Marussia MR01

Marussia MR01
Charles Pic driving the MR01 at the Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMarussia
Designer(s)Nikolay Fomenko (Engineering Director)
John McQuilliam (Chief Designer)
Richard Taylor (Head of Aerodynamics)
Pat Symonds (Technical Consultant)
PredecessorVirgin MVR-02
SuccessorMarussia MR02
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre double wishbone suspension, with Penske dampers
Suspension (rear)As front
EngineCosworth CA2012 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted
TransmissionMarussia-housed Xtrac 7-speed
FuelSunoco 260 GT Plus 94.25% 102 RON unleaded gasoline + 5.75% biofuel
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[2]
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrantsMarussia F1 Team
Notable drivers24. Germany Timo Glock[3]
25. France Charles Pic[4]
Debut2012 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2012 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Marussia MR01 is the first Formula One racing car designed by Marussia F1 for the 2012 Formula One season, which was driven by Timo Glock and French rookie driver Charles Pic.[5]

  1. ^ "Introducing the MR01". MarussiaF1Team.com. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
  2. ^ Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  3. ^ Strang, Simon (24 July 2011). "Timo Glock has re-signed with Virgin on a new three-year deal". Autosport. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Marussia Virgin Racing Completes 2012 Race Driver Line-up". Virgin Racing. 27 November 2011. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
  5. ^ "Inside the MR01 — Coming Soon". Marussia F1 Team. Marussia F1 Team. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.