Force India VJM06

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Force India VJM06
Adrian Sutil 2013 Malaysia FP2.jpg
The VJM06 driven by Adrian Sutil at the Malaysian Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Force India
Designer(s) Andrew Green
(Technical Director)
Ian Hall (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 VJM05
Successor Force India VJM07
Technical specifications [1] [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-Benz FO 108F 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains KERS, mid-mounted.
Transmission McLaren Racing McLaren Racing 7-speed, semi-automatic, 'e-shift'
Weight642 kg (1,415.4 lb) (including driver)
Fuel Mobil
Mobil 1 product lubricant
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet) [3]
Competition history
Notable entrants Sahara Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers14. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul di Resta [4]
15. Flag of Germany.svg Adrian Sutil [5]
Debut 2013 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
190000

The Force India VJM06 [6] is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Force India team for use in the 2013 season where it was driven by Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil, [4] [5] who returned to the team after spending the 2012 season out of the sport. The car was launched on 1 February 2013 at the team's base near the Silverstone Circuit, and is complete redesign of the previous year's car. [7]

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It was the last British-based F1 foreign car to utilize ExxonMobil fuels and lubricants before its use for Red Bull RB13 in 2017.

Season summary

Di Resta at the Belgian Grand Prix, where he would end up retiring from the race FIA F1 Belgium 2013 Nr. 14 Di Resta.jpg
Di Resta at the Belgian Grand Prix, where he would end up retiring from the race

The VJM06 was less reliable compared to its predecessor, the VJM05, with eight retirements across the season. Di Resta achieved his best result of the season in fourth at Bahrain Grand Prix. Sutil achieved his best finish with fifth-place in Monaco Grand Prix. Force India would finish the season in sixth in the World Constructors' Championship with 77 points.

Complete Formula One results

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

YearEntrantEngineTyresDriversGrands PrixPointsWCC
AUS MAL CHN BHR ESP MON CAN GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN KOR JPN IND ABU USA BRA
2013 Sahara Force India F1 Team Mercedes-Benz
FO 108F
P Paul di Resta 8Ret8479791118RetRet20Ret11861511776th
Adrian Sutil 7RetRet1313510713Ret916102014910Ret13

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

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