Jaguar R2

The Jaguar R2 was the car with which the Jaguar team competed in the 2001 Formula One season. It was driven by Eddie Irvine, who was in his second year with the team, and Luciano Burti, who had deputised for Irvine at the 2000 Austrian Grand Prix. However, the Brazilian was replaced by Pedro de la Rosa after only four Grands Prix.

The R2 being prepared for a public appearance

Jaguar R2

Pedro de La Rosa driving the R2 at the 2001 Canadian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Jaguar
Designer(s)	Steve Nichols (Technical Director) John Russell (Chief Designer) Mark Handford (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	R1
Successor	R3
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)	double wishbones, pushrod, torsion bar, ARB, third spring
Suspension (rear)	double wishbones, pushrod, torsion bar, ARB, third spring
Engine	Cosworth CR-3 3.0-litre V10 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission	Jaguar 7-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
Power	805 hp (600.3 kW) @ 17,500 rpm[1]
Fuel	Texaco
Lubricants	Havoline
Tyres	Michelin
Competition history
Notable entrants	Jaguar Racing
Notable drivers	18. Eddie Irvine 19. Luciano Burti 19. Pedro de la Rosa
Debut	2001 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2001 Japanese Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles F/Laps 17 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

For Jaguar, 2001 was a season of consolidation after a disastrous début season in 2000 saw the team score only four points in the Constructors' Championship. The car was therefore more conservative and reliable than in the previous year, and the team's success was slightly greater, if not a quantum leap forward. Indeed, there were only four points finishes from Irvine and de la Rosa throughout the season, although one of these was Jaguar's maiden podium finish at Monaco.

The season was more notable for Jaguar's exploits off the track. McLaren designer Adrian Newey seemingly signed a contract with the team, but quickly changed his mind and remained with his current employers. The deal was struck by Team Principal Bobby Rahal, and its failure, allied to an alleged deal to sell Irvine to Jordan, would culminate in his replacement by fellow retired racer Niki Lauda by season's end. It was seen that such a replacement was inevitable, as Lauda had initially arrived in the team whilst Rahal was in charge.

The team eventually finished eighth in the Constructors' Championship, with nine points. The R2 was succeeded by the Jaguar R3. It was the last F1 car to ever run on Texaco fuel.

Sponsorship and livery

The R2 livery were not many that changed as its predecessor, albeit with Beck's logo on the bargeboard. In countries that were not allowed the alcohol branding, the logo were read out as "Best's".

At the Italian and United States Grands Prix, the car ran with a black engine cover with an American flag in response of the September 11 attacks.

BOSS GP

A Jaguar R2 runs in the BOSS GP driven by French driver Didier Sirgue.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Points	WCC
2001	Jaguar	Cosworth V10	M		AUS	MAL	BRA	SMR	ESP	AUT	MON	CAN	EUR	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	USA	JPN	9	8th
				Eddie Irvine	11	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	7	3	Ret	7	Ret	9	Ret	Ret	DNS	Ret	5	Ret
				Luciano Burti	8	10	Ret	11
				Pedro de la Rosa					Ret	Ret	Ret	6	8	14	12	Ret	11	Ret	5	12	Ret

References

• Henry, Alan, ed. (2001). AUTOCOURSE 2001-2002. Hazleton Publishing Ltd. pp. 90–92. ISBN 1-903135-06-0.

1. "Engine Ford Cosworth". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 17 November 2020.

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