Virgin VR-01
The Virgin VR-01 was a Formula One motor racing car designed by Nick Wirth for Virgin Racing in the 2010 season. It was driven by former Toyota driver Timo Glock and Brazilian ex-GP2 driver Lucas di Grassi. The car was the first Formula One racing car designed entirely with computational fluid dynamics. The car was due to be launched online through the official team website on 3 February 2010, but technical issues prevented the live internet broadcast from taking place.
Timo Glock driving the VR-01 at the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Virgin Racing | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Nick Wirth (Technical Director) John McQuilliam (Chief Designer) Richard Taylor (Head of Aerodynamics) | ||||||||||
| Successor | Virgin MVR-02 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | carbon-fibre construction monocoque and nosebox | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | carbon-fibre wishbones with titanium flexure joints, aluminium alloy uprights, Penske dampers | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | as front | ||||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth CA2010 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM naturally aspirated mid-mounted | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear Aluminium construction, "seamless shift" electronically controlled hydraulic differential | ||||||||||
| Weight | 620 kg (1,367 lb) (including driver) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | BP | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Bridgestone BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13" | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Virgin Racing | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 24. Timo Glock 25. Lucas di Grassi | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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