Force India VJM09

Force India VJM09

Category Formula One
Constructor Force India
Predecessor Force India VJM08
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. Mexico Sergio Pérez
27. Germany Nico Hülkenberg
Debut 2016 Australian 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 is being driven by Nico Hülkenberg and Sergio Pérez,[1] and uses the Mercedes PU106C Hybrid power unit.

Complete Formula One results

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

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers Grands Prix Points WCC
AUS BHR CHN RUS ESP MON CAN EUR AUT GBR HUN GER BEL ITA SIN MAL JPN USA MEX BRA ABU
2016 Sahara
Force India
Mercedes
PU106C
Hybrid
P Sergio Pérez 13 16 11 9 8* 8th*
Nico Hülkenberg 7 15 15 Ret

* Season still in progress.

References

  1. "2016 Final F1 Entry List". fia.com. FIA. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.

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