DS Virgin Racing Formula E Team
Driver Standings, Team & Car Info
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The Franchise
Virgin team participated in Season 1 as Virgin Racing with a Spark-Renault SRT-01E. In season 2 the franchise partnered with Citroen’s luxury brand, DS Automobiles to form the DS Virgin Racing team.
DS Virgin Racing Formula E Team
Drivers
Sam Bird. Born January 9, 1987. British, Season 1 to 3
José María López. Born April 26,1983, Nickname – Pechito. Joined in 3rd Season
Season 2 Driver -Jean-Éric Vergne (French)
Season 1 Driver -Jaime Alguersuari (Spanish)
Season 1 Driver – Fabio Leimer (Swiss)
Management
Richard Branson – Owner
Alex Tai, team Principal
Xavier Mestalon Pinon, Head of Performance
Virgin DSV-01
Max power (limited): 200 kW (268 hp)
Single Speed Transmission Direct Drive
2 Yasa dual electric motors
Push-to-Pass: Additional 30 kW (40 hp)
Motor Weight: 26 kg
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IN THE NEWS
2016 Week 40 - Race 1
1. The Formula E Season 3 kicked off in Hong Kong today with a lucky win for 2-time team champions, Renault e.dams. The winners of the previous two seasons qualified in 6th position, but after a crash by DS Virgin’s Jose Maria Lopez forced race leader Nelson Piquet into evasive action providing Renault’s Sebastien Buemi an opportunity. The next event is in 33 days in Marrakesh, Morocco.
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