Force India VJM11

The Force India VJM11^[4] is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Force India to compete during the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Sergio Pérez and Esteban Ocon,^[5] and made its competitive début at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix. Following the bankruptcy of the Force India team, the Force India assets were purchased—including the VJM11 design and built cars—by a new team, Racing Point Force India, who continued to enter the VJM11 under the Force India name.

Force India VJM11

The VJM11, driven by Sergio Pérez, during the Austrian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Force India
Designer(s)	Andrew Green (Technical Director) Akio Haga (Chief Designer) Ian Hall (Chief Designer) Bruce Eddington (Chief Engineer, Composites) Dan Carpenter (Chief Engineer, Mechanical Design) Andrew Brown (Head of R&D) Jonathan Marshall (Head of Vehicle Science) Simon Phillips (Head of Aerodynamics) Guru Johl (Chief Aerodynamicist)
Predecessor	Force India VJM10
Successor	Racing Point RP19
Technical specifications[1][2][3]
Chassis	Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon side anti-intrusion panels
Suspension (front)	Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod
Suspension (rear)	Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pullrod
Engine	Mercedes M09 EQ Power+ 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor	Mercedes kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission	Mercedes AMG F1 eight-speed gearbox with semi-automatic seamless shift
Fuel	Petronas Primax, Pemex
Lubricants	Ravenol
Brakes	Carbon Industries 920E Brake system
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) BBS wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants	Sahara Force India F1 Team (Rounds 1-12) Racing Point Force India F1 Team (Rounds 13-21)
Notable drivers	11. Sergio Pérez 31. Esteban Ocon TD. Nicholas Latifi
Debut	2018 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 21 0 1 0 0

Season summary

Ocon took ninth at the Canadian Grand Prix

The VJM11 originally scored 59 points up until the Belgian Grand Prix before the team's championship points were voided following the bankruptcy of Force India and the subsequent purchase by Racing Point Force India. Prior to the purchase, Pérez's best result was third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Ocon had a pair of sixth place finishes at the Monaco Grand Prix and the Austrian Grand Prix.

After the summer break, the VJM11, debuting under the Racing Point Force India banner, took a surprising third and fourth in their first qualifying with Ocon starting ahead of his teammate. Ocon ultimately finished sixth and Pérez in fifth.^[6] By the end of the season, the VJM11 accumulated 52 points and finished 7th in the constructors' championship.

Sponsorship and livery

The VJM11 was painted with a white base colour and pink livery; the pink tone was brighter than previously. Despite the team were took over by a new ownership, no changes were made to the livery itself. However, both Sahara India Pariwar and Kingfisher sponsorships were terminated starting from the Belgian Grand Prix onwards. BWT, Hype Energy, Uralkali and Sofina were retained until the end of the season.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																					Points	WCC
					AUS	BHR	CHN	AZE	ESP	MON	CAN	FRA	AUT	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	RUS	JPN	USA	MEX	BRA	ABU
2018	Sahara Force India F1 Team	Mercedes	P
				Ocon	12	10	11	Ret	Ret	6	9	Ret	6	7	8	13										0[a]	EX
				Pérez	11	16	12	3	9	12	14	Ret	7	10	7	14
				Latifi							TD				TD
	Racing Point Force India F1 Team			Ocon													6	6	Ret	9	9	DSQ	11	14	Ret	52	7th
				Pérez													5	7	16	10	7	8	Ret	10	8
				Latifi																TD		TD	TD	TD

Notes

1. Sahara Force India F1 Team drivers scored 59 points prior the constructor points were voided

References

1. "Discover the VJM11". Sahara Force India. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
2. "Mercedes AMG F1 Power Unit M09 EQ Power+ Technical ref". mercedesamgf1.com. Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
3. Collantine, Keith (17 June 2016). "Pirelli confirms new three-year F1 deal to 2019". f1fanatic.co.uk. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
4. Cooper, Adam (26 February 2018). "Force India F1 launch: New team name likely before Australia". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 27 February 2018. There is a "high probability" that Force India will change its 2018 Formula 1 team and chassis name before the start of the season in Australia, according to Otmar Szafnauer.
5. "2018 F1 Entry List". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 1 February 2018. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018.
6. Palmer, Jolyon (28 August 2018). "Belgian GP: Jolyon Palmer column - Why F1's ultimate underdog Force India has bright future". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 October 2024.

External links

Media related to Force India VJM11 at Wikimedia Commons