Marussia MR03

Marussia MR03

Marussia MR03 (top) driven by Jules Bianchi, MR03B (bottom) driven by Roberto Merhi
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Marussia
Designer(s)	John McQuilliam
Predecessor	Marussia MR02
Successor	Manor MRT05
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre composite
Suspension (front)	Carbon-fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Suspension (rear)	Carbon-fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Engine	Ferrari 059/3 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6, turbo
Transmission	Semi-automatic, sequential 8 forward gears, 1 reverse gear
Weight	691 kg (1,523 lb) (2014) 702 kg (1,548 lb) (2015)
Fuel	Shell
Lubricants	Valvoline Racing Synthetic VR1 Motor Oil 5W-40
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants	Marussia F1 Team Manor Marussia F1 Team
Notable drivers	4. Max Chilton 17. Jules Bianchi 28. Will Stevens 53. Alexander Rossi 98. Roberto Merhi
Debut	2014 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F.Laps 35 0 0 0 0

The Marussia MR03 is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Marussia F1 Team. It competed for part of the 2014 Formula One season, before the team went into administration in November 2014. Following the team's resurrection as Manor Marussia F1, the car raced as the MR03B after modifications were made to enable it to compete in, and meet the regulations in place for, 2015.

The MR03 was driven in 2014 by Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton, both of whom returned to the team for a second consecutive season. The car was the first car designed by Marussia to use an engine built by Ferrari, the 059/3. In general terms, and compared to previous years' cars, the MR03 performed better relative to the opposition. In addition, with this car, Bianchi recorded his and Marussia's first points ever in Formula One at the Monaco Grand Prix.

As a result of the serious crash that involved Bianchi at the Japanese Grand Prix – and which caused his death nine months later – for the subsequent and inaugural Russian Grand Prix the team decided to only race with Chilton. This decision was made after the team's initial registration of their reserve driver, American rookie Alexander Rossi. As a further sign of respect and support, the MR03 featured a "#JB17" livery on the sides of the cockpit, being a reference to Bianchi's initials and race number.

After entering into administration in late October 2014, the team did not attend a race event for the first time in its history resulting, therefore, in the MR03 not being fielded at the United States Grand Prix. With the team folding in November 2014, the MR03 did not further participate in the 2014 Formula One season.