Marussia MR03

Marussia MR03
Marussia MR03B

Marussia MR03 (top) driven by Jules Bianchi, MR03B (bottom) driven by Roberto Merhi
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMarussia
Designer(s)John McQuilliam (Chief Designer)
Richard Taylor (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorMarussia MR02
SuccessorManor MRT05
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon-fibre composite
Suspension (front)Carbon-fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Suspension (rear)Carbon-fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
EngineFerrari 059/3 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6, turbo
TransmissionSemi-automatic, sequential
8 forward gears, 1 reverse gear
Weight691 kg (1,523 lb) (2014)
702 kg (1,548 lb) (2015)
FuelShell
LubricantsValvoline Racing Synthetic VR1 Motor Oil 5W-40
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsMarussia F1 Team
Manor Marussia F1 Team
Notable drivers4. United Kingdom Max Chilton[2]
17. France Jules Bianchi[3]
28. United Kingdom Will Stevens[4]
53. United States Alexander Rossi
98. Spain Roberto Merhi[4]
Debut2014 Australian Grand Prix
Last event
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
350000

The Marussia MR03 is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Marussia F1 Team. It competed for part of the 2014 Formula One season,[5] before the team went into administration in November 2014.[6] Following the team's resurrection as Manor Marussia F1, the car raced as the MR03B after modifications were made to enable it to compete in, and meet the regulations in place for, 2015.[7]

This was the first Formula One car to run on Valvoline lubricant since the Lotus 91 in 1982 despite the MR03 car's fuel was supplied by Shell V-Power.

  1. ^ "Marussia MR03 Ferrari". f1technical.net. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Max was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Jules was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b Freeman, Glenn (9 March 2015). "Roberto Merhi to race for Manor F1 team in Australian Grand Prix". Autosport.com. Haymarket Media Group. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Marussia_F1Team". @Marussia_F1Team. Twitter, Inc. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014. Great to see @Jules_Bianchi in the house today, eyeing up the new #MR03. We said "smile" & @Rory_f1 kindly obliged!
  6. ^ "Marussia F1 team fold after crisis talks". BBC Sport. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  7. ^ Collantine, Keith (12 March 2015). "Manor F1 car appears in Australia". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2015.