Force India VJM11

Force India VJM11
	The VJM11, driven by Sergio Pérez, during the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix.
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Force India
Designer(s)	Andrew Green; (Technical Director); Akio Haga (Design Director); Ian Hall (Chief Designer); Simon Phillips (Head of Aerodynamics)
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
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry); Pirelli Cinturato (wet); BBS wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants	Sahara Force India F1 Team; Racing Point Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers	11. Sergio Pérez ; 31. Esteban Ocon
Debut	2018 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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.

Design and development

Technical partnerships

The VJM11 used engine lubricants supplied by Ravenol after the team switched from Petronas.[6] In addition, this is the first Mercedes-AMG powered Formula One car to use Pemex fuel.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																					Points	WCC
Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	AUS	BHR	CHN	AZE	ESP	MON	CAN	FRA	AUT	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	RUS	JPN	USA	MEX	BRA	ABU	Points	WCC
2018	Sahara Force India F1 Team	Mercedes	P
				Ocon	12	10	11	Ret	Ret	6	9	Ret	6	7	8	13										0 (59)	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
	Racing Point Force India F1 Team			Pérez													5	7	16	10	7	8	Ret	10	8	52	7th

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References

"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. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
"Pirelli confirms new three-year F1 deal to 2019". f1fanatic.co.uk. Keith Collantine. 17 June 2016. 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.
Sahara Force India [@ForceIndiaF1] (16 February 2018). "Sahara Force India is pleased to announce a partnership with RAVENOL, the high-quality lubricants specialists. The partnership will see RAVENOL branding appear on the bargeboard of the team's VJM11 car as well as on the drivers' race suits" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

External links

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[VJM11_Tech_Specs-1] "Discover the VJM11". Sahara Force India. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.

[2] "Mercedes AMG F1 Power Unit M09 EQ Power+ Technical ref". mercedesamgf1.com. Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport. Retrieved 26 February 2018.

[pirelli-3] "Pirelli confirms new three-year F1 deal to 2019". f1fanatic.co.uk. Keith Collantine. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.

[4] 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.

[5] "2018 F1 Entry List". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 1 February 2018. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018.

[ravenol-6] Sahara Force India [@ForceIndiaF1] (16 February 2018). "Sahara Force India is pleased to announce a partnership with RAVENOL, the high-quality lubricants specialists. The partnership will see RAVENOL branding appear on the bargeboard of the team's VJM11 car as well as on the drivers' race suits" (Tweet) – via Twitter.