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 2018 Austrian Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorForce India
PredecessorForce India VJM10
SuccessorRacing Point RP19
Technical specifications[1][2][3]
ChassisCarbon 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
EngineMercedes 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 motorMercedes kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionMercedes AMG F1 eight-speed gearbox with semi-automatic seamless shift
FuelPemex
LubricantsRavenol
BrakesCarbon Industries 920E Brake system
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
BBS wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsSahara Force India F1 Team
Racing Point Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers11. Sergio Pérez
31. Esteban Ocon
Debut2018 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF.Laps
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Design and development

Technical partnerships

The VJM11 used engine lubricants supplied by Ravenol after the team switched from Petronas.[6] In addition, this is the first Mercedes-AMG powered Formula One car to use Pemex fuel.

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 (59) EX
Pérez 11 16 12 3 9 12 14 Ret 7 10 7 14
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

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. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  3. "Pirelli confirms new three-year F1 deal to 2019". f1fanatic.co.uk. Keith Collantine. 17 June 2016. 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. Sahara Force India [@ForceIndiaF1] (16 February 2018). "Sahara Force India is pleased to announce a partnership with RAVENOL, the high-quality lubricants specialists. The partnership will see RAVENOL branding appear on the bargeboard of the team's VJM11 car as well as on the drivers' race suits" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

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