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Virgin articles archive
Virgin’s missed opportunity in Canada leaves them last again
2011 F1 season review
Posted onVirgin finished last again, largely thanks to misfortune in Canada.
Virgin: D’Ambrosio departs with “one of my best races”
2011 Brazilian GP team review
Posted onJerome D’Ambrosio was satisfied with his final F1 start for Virgin.
Virgin confirm Pic to replace D’Ambrosio
2012 F1 season
Posted onVirgin have announced Charles Pic will race for them in 2012.
Virgin: Ordinary race for Glock as d’Ambrosio retires
2011 Abu Dhabi GP team review
Posted onGlock was briefly troubled by Daniel Ricciardo on his way to 19th.
Renault, Lotus and Virgin to change names in 2012
2012 F1 season
Posted onThe long-standing row over the use of the Lotus name will finally be resolved next year.
Virgin tipped for Marussia name change
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Virgin may change their name to Marussia for the 2012 season.
Virgin: Unlucky weekend for Glock
2011 Indian GP team review
Posted onTimo Glock had a gearbox problem in qualifying, then was taken out at the start by Kamui Kobayashi.
Virgin: Lonely race for Glock
2011 Korean GP team review
Posted onTimo Glock spent the race watching the Lotuses drive away from him.
Virgin: Timing failure hits team during race
2011 Japanese GP team review
Posted onVirgin suffered an unusual problem at Suzuka as their timing information failed during the race.
Virgin: First-lap contact ruins Glock’s race
2011 Singapore GP team review
Posted onGlock crashed out after ten laps while wrestling with a damaged car.
Virgin: Still last in championship after 15th for Glock
2011 Italian GP team review
Posted onVirgin were unable to capitalise on a to surpass HRT.
Virgin: Glock apologises to di Resta for collision
2011 Belgian GP team review
Posted onTimo Glock offered his apologies to Paul di Resta for hitting him at the first corner.
Virgin match record for most starts without a point
2011 Belgian GP stats and facts
Posted onAll the stats and facts from the Belgian Grand Prix.
Ricciardo aims to beat Liuzzi and Virgin duo
2011 F1 season
Posted on“If I could sneak out a personal best or edge Tonio and the Virgins that would be a strong result.”
Virgin: D’Ambrosio spins in the pits
2011 Hungarian GP team review
Posted onJerome D’Ambrosio caused alarm by spinning in the pits during the race.
Virgin: Quiet race for Glock after extending deal
2011 German GP team review
Posted onTimo Glock announced an extension of his Virgin contract but had little to celebrate in the race.
Glock signs long-term contract with Virgin
2012 F1 season
Posted onTimo Glock will continue to drive for Virgin beyond the end of this season, the team has confirmed.
Virgin: No chance to capitalise on Lotus retirements
2011 British GP team review
Posted onGlock was racing Trulli before the Lotus was sidelined.
Virgin and McLaren agree technical partnership
2011 F1 season
Posted onVirgin will use McLaren’s wind tunnel, testing rigs and other systems.