Force India VJM06

Force India VJM06 in testing before the season in Jerez

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The Force India VJM06 is the sixth Formula 1 race car in the Indian team Force India. It is used in the 2013 Formula 1 season, an engine supplier, Mercedes. On February 1, 2013, was presented at the Silverstone Circuit to the public.

Technology and Development

The VJM06 is the successor to the VJM05. The car hides the " nasal hump " by the newly introduced Eitelkeitsblende. Developed by Andrew Green car is powered by a Mercedes V8 engine with 2.4 liter displacement, which develops an output of 550 kW ( ≈ 750 bhp). The KERS is also from Mercedes, the transmission of McLaren. The wheels are from BBS, the braking system of AP Racing and tire supplier Pirelli unit is available.

Like all Formula 1 cars, the 2013 season is equipped with KERS and DRS the VJM06.

The VJM06 is an evolution of the previous model. Placed particular emphasis is on increasing the predictability of driving behavior. Changes have been made mainly in the mechanical area, the suspension has been completely redeveloped. The rear end has been redesigned so that a better air flow is possible. In addition, the exhaust has been optimized in order to achieve a better utilization of the Coanda effect. The air inlets above the cockpit and side boxes have been revised.

When VJM06 comes a completely new lug nuts system to use, which will allow faster tire change. At the Grand Prix of Malaysia lapsed during the race on both vehicles problems with the system that is actually together with the wheel nut to be disassembled thread remained stuck on the wheel hub, so that the mother could not be screwed again. Since the problem had occurred neither during testing nor the Grand Prix of Australia and also just the lug nuts were affected on the left side of the vehicle, you go at Force India believes that the cause is a combination of various factors, including high temperatures in Malaysia and the increased load on the lug nuts on the left side of the vehicle is.

Paint and sponsorship

The Force India VJM06 is orange in the colors of the Indian flag, white and green lacquered. The title sponsor and shareholder Sahara India Pariwar is represented as a sponsor on the side pods. Other major sponsors of the team are Kingfisher Airlines, as well as the spirits maker Whyte and Mackay and Vladivar Vodka, companies that are close to the team boss Vijay Mallya.

Driver

Paul di Resta is Force India. Adrian Sutil returns after a year back into the cockpit of Force India and Sauber to replace the migrated Nico Hulkenberg.

Results

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