Nico Hülkenberg driving the VJM07 in the 2014 Singapore Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Force India
Designer(s)
Andrew Green (Technical Director) Akio Haga (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)[1]
Predecessor
Force India VJM06
Successor
Force India VJM08
Technical specifications[2]
Chassis
Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.
Suspension (front)
Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard chassis mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Suspension (rear)
Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pullrod. Inboard gearbox mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Engine
Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Turbo[3] 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 (90°), 15,000 RPM limited , in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor
Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K) Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H)
Transmission
Semi-automatic Sequential Gearbox Eight Speed Forward + One reverse
Weight
691 kg (1,523 lb) (with driver)
Fuel
Petronas
Lubricants
Roshfrans
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants
Sahara Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers
11. Sergio Pérez[4] 27. Nico Hülkenberg[5]
Debut
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Last event
2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
19
0
1
0
1
The Force India VJM07 is a Formula One racing car designed by Force India to compete in the 2014 Formula One season.[6] It was driven by Nico Hülkenberg, who returned to the team after racing for Sauber in 2013, and Sergio Pérez, who joined the team after leaving McLaren.[4][5] The VJM07 was designed to use Mercedes' new 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine,[7] the PU106A Hybrid as well as Petronas fuels.[3]
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^Noble, Jonathan (7 January 2014). "McLaren reveals new F1 car launch date". Autosport. Jonathan Noble. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
^Noble, Jonathan (16 May 2013). "McLaren believes switch to Honda engines will not compromise 2014". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 17 May 2013. McLaren believes its world championship challenge with Mercedes next year will not be compromised by its planned switch to Honda engines for 2015.
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are the complete Grand Prix racing results for Sahara ForceIndia. (key) Notes * ForceIndia's 59 points were voided and the team excluded from the championship...
Retrieved 17 July 2013. "Daniel Juncadella joins Sahara ForceIndia as a reserve driver". Sahara ForceIndia. 24 January 2014. Archived from the original on 26...
"Nico Hülkenberg returns to Sahara ForceIndia with multi-year deal". Sahara ForceIndia F1 Team. Sahara ForceIndia F1 Team. 3 December 2013. Archived...
Global Information
Sergio Pérez[4]
Nico Hülkenberg[5]