The Virgin car ready for testing in February!
The new Virgin Racing car appears to be on schedule for its first test in February. Technical director Nick Wirth has confirmed that it will not be tested in a wind tunnel before this event. Wirth has been a pioneer in fluid technology and is convinced that the car is now advanced enough not to […]
The new Virgin Racing car appears to be on schedule for its first test in February. Technical director Nick Wirth has confirmed that it will not be tested in a wind tunnel before this event. Wirth has been a pioneer in fluid technology and is convinced that the car is now advanced enough not to require wind tunnel testing.
His company, Wirth Research, has already produced cars using this fluid dynamics system, such as the Acura LMP1 in the Le Mans Series category and the LMP2 prototypes.
« We will continue our philosophy of major investments in cutting-edge technologies to achieve innovation. Our company is involved in many areas both inside and outside of motorsport. Our philosophy of technology transfer will continue to benefit all our current and future customers. »
« The fact that our Formula 1 projects are perfectly on schedule says a lot about our motivation. We are all eagerly looking forward to seeing the car on track for the first time in February. »
He added: « We are naturally delighted to add the thriving Virgin Racing to our list of top-tier clients, » comments Nick Wirth, technical director at Virgin Racing.
Virgin Racing is a brand new Formula 1 team. Here at Wirth Research, we are very proud to be the backbone in the development of the cars.
Richard Branson’s company officially unveiled its plans for 2010 during a press conference in London yesterday, Tuesday, confirming in the process the presence of Lucas di Grassi in the second racing seat alongside Timo Glock.
