Red Bull Racing 2012 Chrome Plated RB8 Grand Prix Used Gearbox Table

A remarkable fusion of Formula 1® engineering and contemporary design, this unique table has been created using a genuine gearbox casing from the championship-winning Red Bull Racing RB8. Re-engineered and finished in a striking chrome-plated finish, it transforms one of motorsport's most complex components into a statement piece for any collection, office, garage or living space. 

Combining race-proven heritage with modern craftsmanship, this table offers collectors the opportunity to own a genuine piece of Formula 1® history, presented in a completely new form. 

Defined by Dynasty 

The gearbox casing originates from the Red Bull RB8, the car that carried Sebastian Vettel to his third consecutive Drivers' World Championship in 2012. This remarkable achievement made Vettel only the third driver in Formula 1® history to secure three consecutive titles. 

The 2012 season remains one of the most competitive and memorable campaigns in modern Formula 1®. Seven different drivers won the opening seven races, while a grid featuring six World Champions produced one of the closest title fights of the era. 

Vettel ultimately prevailed, claiming victories in Bahrain, Singapore, Japan, Korea and India, while teammate Mark Webber added wins at Monaco and Silverstone. Together, their performances secured Red Bull Racing's third consecutive Constructors' Championship. 

That title was confirmed at the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, marking the return of Formula 1® to the United States after a five-year absence. Vettel qualified on pole and finished second, securing another historic milestone for the team. 

Engineering Excellence 

The gearbox casing formed a critical structural component of the RB8. In a modern Formula 1® car, the gearbox is far more than a transmission. It acts as a stressed member, supporting suspension components while enduring immense loads generated through acceleration, braking, cornering and aerodynamic forces. 

Manufactured from lightweight cast aluminium, components such as this represent the pinnacle of motorsport engineering. Designed to perform under extreme conditions, they are rarely preserved once their competitive life has ended, making surviving examples exceptionally scarce. 

Bearing the designation RB8-GT-00219-02-102B, this casing originates from one of the most successful cars of its generation and represents a tangible connection to a championship-winning era. 

Re-Engineered for Display 

Expertly reworked by the team at Memento Exclusives, the original gearbox casing has been transformed into a functional table whilst preserving the character of the race-used component beneath. 

The chrome-plated finish highlights the intricate shapes, contours and engineering details that would normally remain hidden beneath a Formula 1® bodywork package. Every surface reflects the complexity of the component's original purpose, creating a piece that celebrates both form and function. 

Whether positioned within a private collection, office space, garage or entertainment area, the table serves as both practical furniture and a conversation-starting piece of motorsport history. 

A Second Life for Championship-Winning Machinery 

This table represents the preservation of a component that once formed part of one of Formula 1®'s most dominant machines. Rather than being retired to storage, it has been given a second life, allowing collectors to engage with a genuine piece of Grand Prix engineering in a completely unique way. 

Combining championship-winning provenance, authentic race-used heritage and contemporary craftsmanship, this one-of-a-kind creation offers a rare opportunity to own a functional piece of Formula 1® history.