Force India VJM09
The Force India VJM09 driven by Sergio Pérez, during the Malaysian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| 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) Guru Johl (Chief Aerodynamicist) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Force India VJM08 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Force India VJM10 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre composite survival cell | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes PU106C Hybrid 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 PU106C Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K) Mercedes PU106C Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H) | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Sequential shift gearbox with eight forward and one reverse gears | ||||||||||
| Battery | Lithium-ion batteries | ||||||||||
| Brakes | Carbon discs with steel calipers | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) tyres Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Sahara Force India | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 11. Sergio Pérez 27. Nico Hülkenberg | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2016 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Force India VJM09 is a Formula One racing car designed by Force India to compete in the 2016 Formula One season. The car was driven by Le Mans winner Nico Hülkenberg and Sergio Pérez, and used the Mercedes PU106C Hybrid power unit.