Force India VJM05

Force India VJM05
	Nico Hülkenberg driving the VJM05 at the Malaysian 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); Simon Gardner (Head of R&D); James Knapton (Head of Vehicle Science); Simon Phillips (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	Force India VJM04
Successor	Force India VJM06
Technical specifications
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-Benz FO 108Z 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted
Transmission	McLaren gearbox Seven-speed plus one reverse gear hand-operated, seamless shift
Weight	640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel	Mobil
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet); BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"[ citation needed ]
Competition history
Notable entrants	Sahara Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers	11. Paul di Resta ; 12. Nico Hülkenberg
Debut	2012 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2012 Brazilian Grand Prix

Last updated November 06, 2024 • 1 min readFrom Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The Force India VJM05 is a Formula One racing car designed by Sahara Force India F1 Team for use in the 2012 Formula One season.^[3] The car was launched on 3 February at Silverstone.^[4] It was driven by Paul di Resta, and Nico Hülkenberg who returned to the sport after spending one year as Force India's test and reserve driver.^[5]

Season summary

Albeit finishing lower than 2011, Force India ended up scoring more points compared to the previous year. Hülkenberg and Di Resta achieved their best finishing positions with fourth-places at Belgian Grand Prix and Singapore Grand Prix, respectively.

Sponsorship and livery

The VJM05 underwent livery changes; the colours were flipped over and the graphics were redesigned from its three predecessors. The team signed a deal with Sahara India Pariwar as a title sponsor, retaining sponsors including Whyte & Mackay and Kingfisher. Medion left the team, prior to Sutil's departure. It would not return until he rejoined the team the following season.

At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Whyte & Mackay was replaced with a contest winner's name of the alcohol brand.

Complete Formula One results

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

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	Points	WCC
2012	Force India	Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z	P		AUS	MAL	CHN	BHR	ESP	MON	CAN	EUR	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	JPN	KOR	IND	ABU	USA	BRA	109	7th
				Paul di Resta	10	7	12	6	14	7	11	7	Ret	11	12	10	8	4	12	12	12	9	15	19^†
				Nico Hülkenberg	Ret	9	15	12	10	8	12	5	12	9	11	4	21^†	14	7	6	8	Ret	8	5

^† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

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References

↑ FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
↑ Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications . Retrieved 3 February 2012.
↑ "Force India". Formula1.com. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
↑ Paul Weaver (3 February 2012). "Paul Di Resta ushers in 2012 F1 season with Force India drive". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
↑ "Hulkenberg joins Di Resta in Force India's 2012 line-up". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2011.

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[1] FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations

[2] Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications . Retrieved 3 February 2012.

[3] "Force India". Formula1.com. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.

[G20120203-4] Paul Weaver (3 February 2012). "Paul Di Resta ushers in 2012 F1 season with Force India drive". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 3 February 2012.

[FI2012-5] "Hulkenberg joins Di Resta in Force India's 2012 line-up". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2011.

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