Marussia MR02
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| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Marussia | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Pat Symonds (Technical Director) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Marussia MR01 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Marussia MR03 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Moulded carbon fibre composite monocoque incorporating front and side impact structures | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Carbon fibre pushrod double wishbone suspension, with Penske dampers | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Carbon fibre pullrod double wishbone suspension, with Penske dampers | ||||||||||
| Length | 4,995 mm (197 in) | ||||||||||
| Width | 1,800 mm (71 in) | ||||||||||
| Height | 950 mm (37 in) | ||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm (134 in) | ||||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth CA2013K 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with Williams Advanced Engineering KERS, mid-mounted. | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Xtrac 1044 sequential semi-automatic 7-speed sport gearbox electronically-controlled paddle shift including reverse | ||||||||||
| Weight | at least 642 kg (1,415 lb) (including driver) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | BP Ultimate 94.25% 102 RON unleaded gasoline + 5.75% biofuel | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Castrol EDGE | ||||||||||
| Tyres |
Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet) BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13" |
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| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Marussia F1 Team | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 22.  Jules Bianchi23.  Max Chilton
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| Debut | 2013 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Marussia MR02 is a Formula One racing car designed under the leadership of Marussia's Technical Director Pat Symonds. It made its competitive debut in the 2013 Formula One season where it was driven by debutant drivers Max Chilton and Jules Bianchi, who replaced Luiz Razia, the team's original choice for the seat. The car was launched at the Circuito de Jerez on 5 February, making the MR02 the first car that Marussia (and its predecessor Virgin Racing) has completed in time to start winter testing.
After being suspended from the sport for his role in the race-fixing controversy of 2009,Pat Symonds took on the role of consultant to the Marussia team (then known as Virgin Racing) in 2011. His suspension was lifted at the end of the 2012 season, allowing Symonds to actively participate in the development of the MR02. Under his direction, Marussia abandoned the exclusive use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD)—a method developed by former chief designer Nick Wirth—to develop their car, and instead used conventional techniques such as scale models and windtunnels, with CFD used to complement rather than dominate the design process. In addition, Marussia formed a technical partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies, the technical development arm of Formula One team McLaren and its parent company, to use their windtunnel facilities.
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