The Benetton B199 was the car with which the Benetton team competed in the 1999 Formula One World Championship. It was driven by Italian Giancarlo Fisichella and Austrian Alexander Wurz, who were both in their second full seasons with the team. Frenchman Laurent Redon was the team test driver.
Benetton B199
Benetton Formula Ltd., commonly referred to simply as Benetton, was a Formula One constructor that participated from 1986 to 2001. The team was owned by the Benetton family who run a worldwide chain of clothing stores of the same name. In 2000, the team was purchased by Renault, but competed as Benetton for the 2000 and 2001 seasons. In 2002, the team became Renault. The Benetton Formula team was chaired by Alessandro Benetton from 1988 to 1998.
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Gerhard Berger driving the Benetton B186 at the 1986 Detroit Grand Prix
Thierry Boutsen driving the Benetton B188 at the 1988 Canadian Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher driving the Benetton B193 at the 1993 British Grand Prix