Force India VJM08

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Force India VJM08
Hülkenberg Japan 2015.jpg
Force India VJM08B at the 2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Force India
Designer(s) Andrew Green
Predecessor Force India VJM07
Successor Force India VJM09
Technical specifications
Chassis Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Engine Mercedes PU106B Hybrid Turbo 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 engine (90°), limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor Mercedes PU106B Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K)
Mercedes PU106B Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H)
Fuel Petronas
Lubricants Quaker State
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants Sahara Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers 11. Mexico Sergio Pérez
27. Germany Nico Hülkenberg
Debut 2015 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F.Laps
19 0 1 0 0

The Force India VJM08 is a Formula One racing car which Force India used to compete in the 2015 Formula One season. It was driven by Sergio Pérez and Nico Hülkenberg.

History

File:Nico Hulkenberg 2015 Malaysia FP2 1.jpg
Hülkenberg driving the A-spec version at the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix

The car's livery was first presented at an event in the Museo Soumaya in Mexico City on 21 January 2015, albeit using a modified chassis from a previous car instead of the VJM08 itself.[1][2] The team did not participate at all in Jerez and elected to use their 2014 car at the first test in Barcelona.[1][3][4] The VJM08 finally made its on-track debut at the second and final testing session in Barcelona. This delay was in part due to Force India switching to Toyota's Cologne-based wind tunnel in Germany. The new tunnel allows the team to test 60% scale models as opposed to the 50% scale they had been using with their old tunnel.[5]

The team used a new car development model for the 2015 season. They aimed to increase the car's performance as the season went on through the introduction of a B spec car and several other upgrades later in the season.[citation needed]

VJM08B

For the 2015 British Grand Prix, Force India introduced a B-spec version of the car, featuring a distinct shorter nose with two holes in it. Initially, it was questioned whether the new nose complied with the FIA regulations, which did not allow vented noses. To stay within the regulations, the team introduced a spoon-shaped panel under the chassis, which also improved the car's airflow.[6][7] Hülkenberg praised the changes, saying: "Now the car feels stronger, definitely.".[8] Over the course of the season, the team continued to introduce updates to the car including a new front wing, rear wing, rear suspension, floor, front and rear brake ducts and diffuser, among other things.[9][10] At the Russian Grand Prix, Pérez scored a third-place finish. This was the team's third podium in its history.[11] Ultimately, the team's upturn in form helped them achieve their 5th place in their Constructor's Championship, their best season to date in its history despite scoring 19 fewer points than its predecessor, VJM07.

Complete Formula One results

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

Year Chassis Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Points WCC
2015 VJM08 Mercedes PU106B Hybrid 1.6 V6 t P AUS MAL CHN BHR ESP MON CAN AUT GBR HUN BEL ITA SIN JPN RUS USA MEX BRA ABU 136 5th
Sergio Pérez 10 13 11 8 13 7 11 9
Nico Hülkenberg 7 14 Ret 13 15 11 8 6
VJM08B Mercedes PU106B Hybrid 1.6 V6 t P Sergio Pérez 9 Ret 5 6 7 12 3 5 8 12 5
Nico Hülkenberg 7 Ret DNS 7 Ret 6 Ret Ret 7 6 7


References

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  9. ↑ https://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/technical/2015/9/force-india-vjm08---rear-suspension-updates.html
  10. ↑ http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120319
  11. ↑ http://www.escuderiatelmex.com/wps/portal/et/en/noticias/detalle/podio-gp-rusia-perez
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