 Jules Bianchi driving the MR02 at the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Marussia | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Pat Symonds (Technical Director)[1] Nikolay Fomenko (Engineering Director) John McQuilliam (Chief Designer) Richard Taylor (Head of Aerodynamics) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Marussia MR01 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Marussia MR03 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications[2][3] | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Moulded carbon fibre composite monocoque incorporating front and side impact structures | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Carbon fibre pushrod double wishbone suspension, with Penske dampers | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Carbon fibre pullrod double wishbone suspension, with Penske dampers | ||||||||||
| Length | 4,995 mm (197 in) | ||||||||||
| Width | 1,800 mm (71 in) | ||||||||||
| Height | 950 mm (37 in) | ||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm (134 in) | ||||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth CA2013K[1][4] 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with Williams Advanced Engineering KERS, mid-mounted. | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Xtrac 1044 sequential semi-automatic 7-speed sport gearbox electronically-controlled paddle shift including reverse | ||||||||||
| Weight | at least 642 kg (1,415 lb) (including driver)[5] | ||||||||||
| Fuel | BP Ultimate 94.25% 102 RON unleaded gasoline + 5.75% biofuel | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Castrol EDGE | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[6] BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13" | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Marussia F1 Team | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 22.  Jules Bianchi[7]23.  Max Chilton[8] | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2013 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Marussia MR02[4] is a Formula One racing car designed under the leadership of Marussia's Technical Director Pat Symonds.[1] It made its competitive debut in the 2013 Formula One season where it was driven by debutant drivers Max Chilton and Jules Bianchi,[7][8] who replaced Luiz Razia, the team's original choice for the seat.[9] The car was launched at the Circuito de Jerez on 5 February, making the MR02 the first car that Marussia (and its predecessor Virgin Racing) has completed in time to start winter testing.[1][10] As of the 2024 Formula One season, the Marussia MR02 is the last F1 car to be powered by an engine designed by Cosworth.
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- ^ "Marussia MR-02 Technical Specs". Marussia. Archived from the original on 2012-01-09.
- ^ "Marussia MR02 - F1technical.net".
- ^ a b "Marussia to keep Cosworth in F1 2013". crash.net. Crash Media Group Ltd. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations", formula1.com, Formula One Group, retrieved 7 January 2013
- ^ Noble, Jonathan; Beer, Matt (11 December 2013). "F1 teams expert enough to avoid early tyre struggles – Ross Brawn". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Jules Bianchi to race". marussiaf1team.com. Marussia F1. 1 March 2013. Archived from the original on March 4, 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ a b "To the Max — Max Chilton will make his Formula 1 racing debut with us in 2013". marussiaf1team.com. Marussia F1. 18 December 2012. Archived from the original on December 31, 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ "Razia Returns". marussiaf1team.com. Marussia F1. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
- ^ Collantine, Keith (31 January 2012). "Marussia to launch new car in time for first test". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 31 January 2013.