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Not to be confused with BR Engineering BR1.
BR01
CategoryLe Mans Prototype
(LMP2)
ConstructorBR Engineering
Designer(s)Paolo Catone
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
EngineNissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 naturally aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission6-speed Hewland sequential manual
Weight900kg
TyresMichelin, Dunlop, or Continental
Competition history
Notable entrantsRussia SMP Racing
Debut2015 4 Hours of Imola

The BR Engineering BR01 is a Le Mans Prototype built by BR Engineering in 2015. The car made its debut at the 4 Hours of Imola run by SMP Racing.

Racing History

2015

In 2015 SMP originally planned a full-season program in the European Le Mans Series. After missing the first round, in which the team ran the Oreca 03, the car with its livery was unveiled at Imola.[1] SMP Racing entered a pair of BR01s at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a single prototype at the 6 Hours of Bahrain.[2]

2016

SMP Racing entered the 2016 24 Hours of Daytona, ahead of their planned 2-car assault on the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship season in 2016. Mikhail Aleshin took pole position[3] in a wet qualifying session however the car fell back during the race, eventually finishing 38th overall.

2021

Shaun Lynn piloting the BR 01 at Brands Hatch.

Four of the BR 01s are being raced in the Masters Endurance Legends. The car has claimed six class wins in the G2/P2 class so far, as of 13 June, as well as six overall podiums finishes.

Complete European Le Mans Series results

(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

Year Entrant Class Drivers No. Rds. Rounds Pts. Pos.
1 2 3 4 5 6 0 NC
2015 Russia SMP Racing[N 1] LMP2 Russia David Markozov
Italy Maurizio Mediani
France Nicolas Minassian 		27 2-3
2-3
2-3 		SIL IMO
Ret 		RBR
Ret 		LEC EST
Russia Mikhail Aleshin
Russia Kirill Ladygin
Russia Anton Ladygin 		37 2-3
2-3
2-3 		SIL IMO
8 		RBR
3 		LEC EST 19 9th
Russia AF Racing[N 2] Russia David Markozov
Italy Maurizio Mediani
France Nicolas Minassian 		20 4-5
4-5
4-5 		SIL IMO RBR LEC
4 		EST
5 		22 8th
Russia Mikhail Aleshin
Russia Kirill Ladygin
Russia Viktor Shaytar 		21 4-5
4-5
4-5 		SIL IMO RBR LEC
2 		EST
3 		33 5th
2016 Russia SMP Racing LMP2 Monaco Stefano Coletti
Germany Andreas Wirth
Colombia Julián Leal
Russia Vitaly Petrov 		32 All
All
1-4
5-6 		SIL
2 		IMO
4 		RBR
4 		LEC
2 		SPA
6 		EST
3 		83 3rd
New Zealand Mitch Evans
Indonesia Sean Gelael
Italy Antonio Giovinazzi 		44 1
1
1 		SIL
5 		IMO
 RBR
 LEC
 SPA
 EST
 10 13th
Sources:[4][5][6]

Notes

  1. ^ Rounds 2–3.
  2. ^ Rounds 4–5.

References

  1. ^ ten Caat, Marcel (May 5, 2015). "30 Entries for 4H Imola". Sportscar365. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  2. ^ Dagys, John (October 8, 2015). "AF Racing Enters BR01 for 6H Bahrain". Sportscar365. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  3. ^ Dagys, John (January 28, 2016). "Aleshin Puts SMP Racing BR01 on Prototype Pole at Daytona". Sportscar365. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  4. ^ "2015 LMP2 Teams Classification". European Le Mans Series. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  5. ^ "2016 LMP2 Teams Classification". European Le Mans Series. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Complete Archive of BR 01". Racing Sports Cars. pp. 1, 2. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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