Force India VJM05

Force India VJM05
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Force India
Predecessor	VJM04
Successor	VJM06
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.
Suspension (front)	Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard chassis mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Suspension (rear)	Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pullrod. Inboard gearbox mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Engine	Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted
Transmission	McLaren gearbox Seven-speed plus one reverse gear hand-operated, seamless shift
Weight	640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel	Mobil
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet); BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"[citation needed]
Competition history
Notable entrants	Sahara Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers	11. Paul di Resta; 12. Nico Hülkenberg
Debut	2012 Australian Grand Prix

The Force India VJM05 is a Formula One racing car designed by Sahara Force India F1 Team for use in the 2012 Formula One season.^[3] The car was launched on 3 February at Silverstone.^[4] It is driven by Paul di Resta, and Nico Hülkenberg who returned to the sport after spending one year as Force India's test and reserve driver.^[5]

Complete Formula One results [edit]

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

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	Points	WCC
2012	Force India	Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z	P		AUS	MAL	CHN	BHR	ESP	MON	CAN	EUR	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	JPN	KOR	IND	ABU	USA	BRA	109	7th
				Paul di Resta	10	7	12	6	14	7	11	7	Ret	11	12	10	8	4	12	12	12	9	15	19^†
				Nico Hülkenberg	Ret	9	15	12	10	8	12	5	12	9	11	4	21^†	14	7	6	8	Ret	8	5

^† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

^ FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
^ Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport.com (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 3 February 2012.
^ "Force India". Formula1.com. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
^ Paul Weaver (3 February 2012). "Paul Di Resta ushers in 2012 F1 season with Force India drive". The Guardian (Guardian News and Media). Retrieved 3 February 2012.
^ "Hulkenberg joins Di Resta in Force India's 2012 line-up". Formula1.com (Formula One Administration). 16 December 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2011.