Global InformationForce India VJM11 information
 The VJM11, driven by Sergio Pérez, during the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix. | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Force India | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Andrew Green (Technical Director) Akio Haga (Chief Designer) Ian Hall (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) Guru Johl (Chief Aerodynamicist) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Force India VJM10 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Racing Point RP19 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications[1][2][3] | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon 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 | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes 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 motor | Mercedes kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Mercedes AMG F1 eight-speed gearbox with semi-automatic seamless shift | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas Primax, Pemex | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Ravenol | ||||||||||
| Brakes | Carbon Industries 920E Brake system | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) BBS wheels | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Sahara Force India F1 Team Racing Point Force India F1 Team | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 11.  Sergio Pérez 31.  Esteban Ocon | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2018 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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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.
- ^ "Discover the VJM11". Sahara Force India. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ "Mercedes AMG F1 Power Unit M09 EQ Power+ Technical ref". mercedesamgf1.com. Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Pirelli confirms new three-year F1 deal to 2019". f1fanatic.co.uk. Keith Collantine. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2018 F1 Entry List". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 1 February 2018. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018.