Formula One Teams 2010 ~ Virgin Racing

February 7, 2010 · Posted in Formula 1 · Comment 

At the end of the 2009 season and the with the success of Brawn GP, Richard Branson decided to put his backing and the Virgin name behind another start-up British team. That team was Manor Motorsport. The VR-01, as the car is called, is also a first for Formula 1. It was designed entirely by using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Although CFD is not new technology, it is generally used in conjunction with wind tunnel testing. However, in an effort to keep costs down, the Virgin Racing team has forgone the use of wind tunnels and has relied solely on virtual testing.

Virgin Racing – Great Britain
Drivers:
Timo Glock – Germany
Lucas di Grassi – Brazil

Team Principal:
John Booth



    Chassis:

  • Carbon fibre monocoque
  • Suspension: double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs
  • Brakes: ventilated carbon ceramic discs, all-round
  • Gearbox: 7 speed Semi-Automatic
    Engine:

  • Type: Cosworth CA2010 V 8
  • Construction: light alloy block and head
  • Displacement: 2.4 liter / 146.5 cu in
  • Valvetrain: 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC

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