The Force India VJM11[4] is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Force India to compete during the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Sergio Pérez and Esteban Ocon,[5] and made its competitive début at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix. Following the bankruptcy of the Force India team, the Force India assets were purchased—including the VJM11 design and built cars—by a new team, Racing Point Force India, who continued to enter the VJM11 under the Force India name.
 The VJM11, driven by Sergio Pérez, during the Austrian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
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| Constructor | Force India | ||||||||||
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| Predecessor | Force India VJM10 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Racing Point RP19 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications[1][2][3] | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon side anti-intrusion panels | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pullrod | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes M09 EQ Power+ 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | Mercedes kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Mercedes AMG F1 eight-speed gearbox with semi-automatic seamless shift | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas Primax, Pemex | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Ravenol | ||||||||||
| Brakes | Carbon Industries 920E Brake system | ||||||||||
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| Debut | 2018 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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Season summary
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The VJM11 originally scored 59 points up until the Belgian Grand Prix before the team's championship points were voided following the bankruptcy of Force India and the subsequent purchase by Racing Point Force India. Prior to the purchase, Pérez's best result was third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Ocon had a pair of sixth place finishes at the Monaco Grand Prix and the Austrian Grand Prix.
After the summer break, the VJM11, debuting under the Racing Point Force India banner, took a surprising third and fourth in their first qualifying with Ocon starting ahead of his teammate. Ocon ultimately finished sixth and Pérez in fifth.[6] By the end of the season, the VJM11 accumulated 52 points and finished 7th in the constructors' championship.
Sponsorship and livery
editThe VJM11 was painted with a white base colour and pink livery; the pink tone was brighter than previously. Despite the team were took over by a new ownership, no changes were made to the livery itself. However, both Sahara India Pariwar and Kingfisher sponsorships were terminated starting from the Belgian Grand Prix onwards. BWT, Hype Energy, Uralkali and Sofina were retained until the end of the season.
Complete Formula One results
edit(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | Grands Prix | Points | WCC | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| AUS | BHR | CHN | AZE | ESP | MON | CAN | FRA | AUT | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | SIN | RUS | JPN | USA | MEX | BRA | ABU | |||||||
| 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | Mercedes | P | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ocon | 12 | 10 | 11 | Ret | Ret | 6 | 9 | Ret | 6 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 0[a] | EX | |||||||||||||
| Pérez | 11 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 14 | Ret | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Latifi | TD | TD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Racing Point Force India F1 Team | Ocon | 6 | 6 | Ret | 9 | 9 | DSQ | 11 | 14 | Ret | 52 | 7th | |||||||||||||||
| Pérez | 5 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 8 | Ret | 10 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Latifi | TD | TD | TD | TD | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes
edit- ^ Sahara Force India F1 Team drivers scored 59 points prior the constructor points were voided
References
edit- ^ "Discover the VJM11". Sahara Force India. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ "Mercedes AMG F1 Power Unit M09 EQ Power+ Technical ref". mercedesamgf1.com. Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Collantine, Keith (17 June 2016). "Pirelli confirms new three-year F1 deal to 2019". f1fanatic.co.uk. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ Cooper, Adam (26 February 2018). "Force India F1 launch: New team name likely before Australia". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
There is a "high probability" that Force India will change its 2018 Formula 1 team and chassis name before the start of the season in Australia, according to Otmar Szafnauer.
- ^ "2018 F1 Entry List". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 1 February 2018. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018.
- ^ Palmer, Jolyon (28 August 2018). "Belgian GP: Jolyon Palmer column - Why F1's ultimate underdog Force India has bright future". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
External links
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