2010 Virgin Racing VR-01

2010 Virgin Racing VR-01 Picture

One of the new teams for this year's Virgin Formula 1 Racing, who finally presented his model for the 2010 season, 2010 Virgin Racing VR-01. The British team has opted for a fully digital approach based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), instead of the traditional wind tunnel testing.

"The 2010 Virgin Racing VR-01 model looks amazing," said the Brazilian Lucas di Grassi against the bright VR-01 red and black in a photo studio before the formal presentation on the Internet.

2010 Virgin Racing VR-01 Front Side View

"The 2010 Virgin Racing VR-01 is the product of an intensive exploration and evaluation of all factors involved in creating a great race car, along with more specific parameters of 2010 and technical standards. The obligation to carry the load Full fuel optimization creates significant challenges. Similarly, reducing the width of the front tires and the effect they have on the grip forced simulation work as we had no data to compare with previous years'

German Timo Glock, who will initiate a session settings two days at Silverstone on Thursday before joining the other 2010 Virgin Racing VR-01 teams in testing at Jerez next week, agreed.

"I think we have some good ideas on the car. For me, it's a solid base to start and go tests. The 2010 Virgin Racing VR-01 design is quite good and now we have to order the speed," he said.

2010 Virgin Racing VR-01 Wallpaper Picture shown

Team boss John Booth, said 2010 Virgin Racing VR-01 was "the culmination of a very exciting trip. "I'm very proud. When he left the workshop yesterday at its best was a special moment," he added.