Auto Racing News – Virgin Racing became the first team to launch a car for the Formula 1 season 2010. Yesterday (3 / 2), VR-01 car introduced by the team’s official site is Richard Branson.
For F1, this car also has extra value. Because this car was designed by Nick Wirth et al completely digitally. No need of physical models, without physical testing in wind tunnel as F1/balap cars in general.
The car is red and black looks fierce, giving high hopes for the couple drivers Timo Glock and Lucas at Grassi. As new teams other, the car will use Cosworth engines.
“Today is a proud day for everyone in Virgin Racing,” said Nick Wirth, who in the late 1990s and the ever popular as a top designer Benetton team.
Wirth emphasized, though VR-01 fully designed on the computer, it was sure the car was able to perform competitively on the track. “I strongly believe in the digital design process. Nice it had a chance to try out this way at the highest level. We believe that the future of F1,” he said.
According to the plan, the car will undergo shakedown (jajal path) on this Thursday and Friday (4-5 February) at the Silverstone Circuit, England. After that, they will join other teams in the official test at Jerez, Spain, mid next month.
“We are serious team with serious ambitions. So we will not force myself to run before he could walk. Awal important is driving with no problems, safely and efficiently, then a new team the best. After that, continue to improve the performance of the car development program continues through the in the computer, “said Wirth.
John Booth, manager of Virgin Racing, claim confidence in ability Wirth and his team in producing a competitive F1 car. “We not only have great people in Virgin Racing. We also have a car that looks amazing,” he said. “We can not wait to live our race debut in Bahrain next month!” Booth firm.
VR-01 Launch is scheduled to appear yesterday live via the Internet. Unfortunately, due to technical problems, a desire that can not be realized. The car had to be launched with the most practical way, through the release and photos on the official site of the team. Virgin Racing certainly hope this is not a bad sign a new deal next season.
Meanwhile, the official test F1 early yesterday (early this morning GMT) ended in Valencia, Spain. Reviews and complete analysis of this follow in tomorrow’s newspaper.
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