Just a few days ago now the first Virgin Racing formula one car, codenamed VR01, was driven for the first time. A simple shakedown at Silverston with Timo Glock at the wheel. According to trackside reports at Jerez, Glock is about to take the VR01 out for its first official test run. Before he does that, take a quick squiz at this YouTube clip courtesy of Virgin Racing.
If you would like a closer look at the VR01, then check out the Virgin Racing gallery.
Above: Quite a good unofficial clip from the shakedown.
Above: A behind the scenes look at the launch of the VR01.
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