Force India VJM11: 2018 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Force India VJM11
2018 Formula 1 car

Force India VJM11

7th in standings | Force India car

3rd
Best Finish
3rd
Best Quali
1
Podium
111
Points

Car Profile

Team Force India Season 2018 Constructors' P7 52 pts Races 21 (42 starts)
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Power Unit & Tyres

Power unit Mercedes M09 EQ Power+1.6 V6 turbo hybrid Also powered Mercedes W09, Williams FW41 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Force India VJM11

11 Sergio Pérez SergioPérez P8 1 podium · 124 pts
31 Esteban Ocon EstebanOcon P12 98 pts

2018 Finishing Positions

3rd 1
5th 1
6th 4
7th 5
8th 3
9th 4
10th 4
11th 3
12th 3
13th 1
14th 3
16th 2
DNF 7
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ Disqualified

2018 Race by Race · Force India

12 Grands Prix
Sergio Pérez
111612391214DNF710714
Esteban Ocon
121011DNFDNF69DNF67813

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

2018 Race by Race · Racing Point

9 Grands Prix
Sergio Pérez
57161078DNF108
Esteban Ocon
66DNF99DSQ1114DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point Force India F1 VJM11.
Formula One Testing, Wednesday 28th November 2018. Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Force India's F1 car for 2018

Technical specifications Force India VJM11 F1 car

Chassis: Carbon-fibre monocoque with Zylon side anti-intrusion panels
Front suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre wishbones, inboard torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly, actuated by push-rods
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre wishbones, inboard hydro-mechanical springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly, actuated by pull-rods
Dampers: Koni
Brakes: AP Racing callipers (920E) with Carbon Industries carbon fibre pads and discs
Transmission: Mercedes AMG F1 8-speed quick-shift sequential carbon-cased gearbox, hydraulically activated. Longitudinally mounted
Clutch: Carbon fibre plates (by AP Racing)
Electronics: FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system (as provided by MES)
Steering wheel: Sahara Force India F1
Tyres: Pirelli
Wheels: BBS, forged magnesium alloy

Dimensions

Height: 950 mm (minus T camera)
Track width: 1,600 mm (front); 1,550 mm (rear)
Weight: 728kg (FIA mininum; incl. driver and lubricants, tank empty)

Powertrain

Designation: Mercedes-AMG F1 M09 EQ Power+
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
No of valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Fuel injection: High-pressure direct injection (max 500 bar, one injector/cylinder)
Pressure charging: Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm (minimum allowed)
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units
Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution, between 20 and 25 kg
Fuel: PETRONAS Primax
Lubricants: PETRONAS Syntium
Gearbox & hydraulic oil: PETRONAS Tutela
Power: In excess of 950bhp

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Force India VJM11: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Force India VJM11?
Force India and Racing Point raced the Force India VJM11 in the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Who drove the Force India VJM11?
Sergio Pérez and Esteban Ocon drove the Force India VJM11 in 2018.
How many races did the Force India VJM11 win?
The Force India VJM11 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 1 podium finish in 2018, with a best result of 3rd.
Which engine powered the Force India VJM11?
The Force India VJM11 used the Mercedes M09 EQ Power+, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.