Marussia MR01
Timo Glock driving the MR01 at the Malaysian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Marussia | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Nikolay Fomenko (Engineering Director) John McQuilliam (Chief Designer) Richard Taylor (Head of Aerodynamics) Pat Symonds (Technical Consultant) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Virgin MVR-02 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Marussia MR02 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Carbon fibre double wishbone suspension, with Penske dampers | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | As front | ||||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth CA2012 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Marussia-housed Xtrac 7-speed | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Sunoco 260 GT Plus 94.25% 102 RON unleaded gasoline + 5.75% biofuel | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet) BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13" | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Marussia F1 Team | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 24. Timo Glock 25. Charles Pic | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2012 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Marussia MR01 is the first Formula One racing car designed by Marussia F1 for the 2012 Formula One season, which was driven by Timo Glock and French rookie driver Charles Pic.