Marussia MR01
Timo Glock driving the MR01 at the Malaysian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Marussia | ||||||||||
| Designers | Nikolay Fomenko (Engineering Director) John McQuilliam (Chief Designer) Rob Taylor (Deputy Chief Designer) Richard Taylor (Head of Aerodynamics) Pat Symonds (Technical Consultant) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Virgin MVR-02 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Marussia MR02 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Carbon fibre double wishbone suspension, with Penske dampers | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | As front | ||||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth CA2012 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Marussia-housed Xtrac 7-speed | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Sunoco 260 GT Plus 94.25% 102 RON unleaded gasoline + 5.75% biofuel | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet) BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13" | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Marussia F1 Team | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 24. Timo Glock 25. Charles Pic | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2012 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Marussia MR01 (originally known as the Virgin MVR-03) is the first Formula One racing car designed by Marussia F1 for the 2012 Formula One season, which was driven by Timo Glock and French rookie driver Charles Pic.