Sunday, 5 January 2014

Marussia looking to build on last year's performances

The Marussia F1 Team head into this season in great shape on build on their 10th place finish in the Constructors championship last year.

After four seasons using Cosworth power the Banbury based outfit will start using a supply of 1.6 litre turbocharged engines which is a HUGE step forward for the team who have yet to secure a point in Formula One.

Jules Bianchi will remain at the team this season however, it is unclear if Max Chilton will remain with the team as he is yet to agree a contract extension. The British driver drove extremely well last season and I suspect that he will more then likely stay at the team this season.

He was the only driver to have finished every race last year which was a fantastic achievement when you consider that last season was his debut season in Formula One.

Marussia aren't the only team with a new engine supplier for this year, as the Williams F1 Team will switch from Renault to a supply of Mercedes engines while Toro Rosso will join their sister team Red Bull Racing in using a supply of Renault engines.

I believe that the F1 order is going to completely change this season and I suspect that one if not both 'new team's' will pick up their first ever Formula One points this season. I would love to know what you think? Will Marussia and Caterham be able to move up the grid with the new regulations coming into F1 this year?

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