Virgin is already built the first wind tunnel model of the team history. The car to be tested soon in the McLaren wind tunnel. Timo Glock is very much looking forward to the results.
Since then the formula 1-entry 2010, put everything on the card CFD Virgin in the development of the car. Only the large simulation computer by ex-technology Director Nick Wirth were allowed as a tool to develop the optimal aerodynamics. After one and a half years, the chapter of Wirth is completed. Now, Virgin with McLaren has allied finally towards midfield to make the first steps.
The part of the new cooperation is the use of gigantic in Woking. But before the Virgin engineers can travel to Woking, a reduced wind tunnel model must be built first. "Since we are off for a few days", said Timo Glock at Silverstone. Virgin wants to lose no time. Glock is forward, how to beat the MVR-02 in the wind tunnel: "That interests me really very" grinned the German.
Faster progress is not expected but also with the McLaren partnership. "Unfortunately the two weeks of summer come between us, where the factories are closed", complained about a Glock. Previously, but still a so-called straightline test should be carried out. On a closed track, the car may travel a straight line to find new evidence on the aerodynamics. "Maybe that helps Yes already what", is Glock confident.
The originally planned Silverstone update penned by Nick Wirth was called off. "Perhaps we make something for Singapore again." "This is however not yet been decided." Otherwise is already designed for 2012. "Only if we find something at the straightline test now or in the wind tunnel, making little effort a major step forward achieved can we will act." Otherwise, I expect no big jumps. "The direct competition is Yes unfortunately also already very far away."
Next year will you then but in Lotus or in the "knock". As an example of force India, you have seen how positive cooperation with McLaren for a small team can affect, as Glock. The German could not say what exactly looks like. "This is an experienced team with experienced people." "There is already an Exchange be."
The deal also includes that Glock use the Simulator in Woking was. So far he has visited the McLaren headquarters but no visit. "This is to happen but as soon as possible." On the question of whether his personal plans for the future could affect cooperation, Glock smiled suggestively. "Possible." It looks so, as a third season at Virgin wool distress of the Odenwald.
When the expectations for Silverstone is the odenwalder, however, reserved. "With the ban on the controversial engine settings the others perhaps will lose something." We have no upgrade, but the others have a downgrade. "You have to wait for times how it evolves." Glock must not change in contrast to competition. "We lose nothing." "We drive already long legal."