Team Virage
Created in 1998 by Philippe Gautheron under the name G-TEC Sport, our structure gained successes in many singles-seaters series, from the Formula Junior 1.6 and Formula 3 to the Open Telefonica by Nissan – most recently known as World Series by Renault.
In 2011, Gautheron created Virage Academy and was joined by Julien Gerbi in order to assist the drivers’ physical, mental and technical preparation. Among them, Sergio Perez, Vitaly Petrov, Giedo Van der Garde, Rio Haryanto and other 60 drivers enjoyed the Virage Academy services.
In the Winter 2017-2018, Team Virage is born in order to compete with two LMP3 in the European endurance series such as ELMS, VdeV and Le Mans Cup.
OUR HISTORY
AS A TEAM
Open Telefonica by Nissan race winners
Formula 3 and Formula 1.6 race winners
Formula Renault 1.6 Spanish Champion
A1 World Championship - Team Brazil Engineering department
Birth of Team Virage LMP3
Spanish GT Vice-Champion
Aston Martin Racing by Virage
AS A PREPARATION CENTER
Vitaly Petrov (GP2
Sergio Perez (GP2)
Charles Pic & Giedo van der Garde (GP2)
Johnny Cecotto (GP2), Facu Regalia (AutoGP) and Fran Rueda (F4)
Rio Haryanto (GP2), Arthur Pic (WSR) and Nikolay Martsenko (WSR)
Formula BMW Talent Cup Assistance
OUR TEAM
PHILIPPE GAUTHERON
Philippe Gautheron doesn’t need introduction into the European motor racing world. The French-German enjoys a 30 years experience in motor racing in open-wheels, touring cars, GT and prototypes. Founder and Team Manager of GTEC in Open Telefonica by Nissan and Formula 3, he then took over the technical direction of various GP2, World Series by Renault and A1 GP teams on their way to three world championships. Then, he was also director of Virage Academy, taking care of the formation of a dozen drivers on their way to Formula 1.
JULIEN GERBI
Julien Gerbi started his career as a single-seater driver in 2003. After seven years competing internationally in Europe, North America and Middle-East, Gerbi joined Virage Group endorsing the driver coach responsibility in the Academy. He then took over the team management of Fragus Motorsport in Formula Renault 2.0 and Porsche, while directing Campos Racing’s preparation and formation center up to 2017.
GABRIELA PARRA
Gabriela Parra is Team Virage's Chief Engineer. Following a short single-seater career in South America, the young Venezuelan joined Team Virage’s adventure in LMP3 from the very beginning, and is now also in charge of the team's Aston Martin Racing programs.
RAUL GORORDO
Argentinian Raul Gorordo is the most experienced mechanic of our team. After having established his own team in Argentina, Raul worked at Campos Racing before joining Team Virage, where he is responsible for all our racing programs in prototypes and GTs.
OUR DRIVERS
Rob HODES
ELMS - Le Mans Cup
Garett GRIST
ELMS - Le Mans Cup
Charles CREWS
ELMS
Sacha LEHMANN
Le Mans Cup
Mathis POULET
Ultimate Cup Series
CALENDARS
EUROPEAN LE MANS SERIES | |
|---|---|
 BARCELONA | 18 April |
 RED BULL RING | 16 May |
 CASTELLET | 6 June |
 MONZA | 11 July |
 SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS | 19 September |
 PORTIMAO | 24 October |
MICHELIN LE MANS CUP | |
|---|---|
BARCELONA | 17 April |
CASTELLET | 5 June |
MONZA | 10 July |
ROAD TO LE MANS | 19-21 August |
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS | 18 September |
PORTIMAO | 24 October |
ULTIMATE CUP SERIES | ||
|---|---|---|
DIJON | 30 April – 2 May | |
ARAGON | 25 – 27 June | |
PAUL RICARD | 16 – 17 July | |
LE MANS | 10 – 12 September | |
MAGNY-COURS | 15 – 17 October | |
GT CUP OPEN | |
|---|---|
PAUL RICARD | 15 – 16 May |
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS | 19 – 20 June |
 HUNGARORING | 10 – 11 July
|
MONZA | 25 – 26 September |
BARCELONA | 23 – 24 October |
CREVENTIC 24H SERIES CONTINENTS | |
|---|---|
 24H DUBAI | 14 – 16 January |
24H PORTIMAO | 9 – 11 July |
24H BARCELONA | 3 – 5 September |
 24H SEBRING | 12 – 14 November |
CREVENTIC 24H SERIES EUROPE | |
|---|---|
12H MUGELLO | 26 – 27 March |
12H PAUL RICARD | 23 – 24 April |
 12H HOCKENHEIM | 22 – 23 May |
24H PORTIMAO | 9 – 11 July |
24H BARCELONA | 3 – 5 September |
12H SICILY | 2 – 3 October |
LMP3 LIGIER JSP3 – Standard Technical Specification | |
|---|---|
ENGINE | Nissan Nismo VK50 5.0 litre V8 engine, 420bhp |
BRAKES | Master cylinder, six-piston calipers 355mm brake discs front and rear |
TRANSMISSION | Xtrac six-speed sequential gearbox with aluminium semi-automatic pneumatic paddle shift system |
STEERING & SUSPENSION | Double wishbone, pushrod and spring damper combination.
Quick release steering wheel Three ways latest generation dampers Adjusted anti-roll bar |
ELECTRONICS | Magnetti Marelli ECU and data Cosworth steering wheel interface |
CHASSIS | Carbon monocoque chassis Regulation steel roll cage meeting FIA safety standards Carbon fibre crash structure High speed air jack system |
WEIGHT | 900kg (930kg regulatory minimum weight) |
FUEL SYSTEM | ATL 80 litres |
COCKPIT | Multifunctional steering wheel with integral driver display Six-point FIA approved safety harness Adjustable steering column FIA approved fire extinguisher |
WHEELS & TYRES | Magnesium 18” rims |
GT4 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE – Standard Technical Specification | |
|---|---|
ENGINE | Twin Turbo V8 4.0 litre V8 engine, 350kW, 550Nm |
BRAKES | Alcon monobloc six piston front caliper Ventilated wide annulus front brake discs Alcon monobloc four piston rear calipers Ventilated rear brake discs Floor mounted driver adjustable pedal box Diver adjustable fint/rear brake bias |
TRANSMISSION | Rear wheel drive transaxle Optimized ZF 8-speed transmission Mechanical limited slip-differential |
STEERING & SUSPENSION | Bespoke rear-suspension Uni-ball bearing suspension links front Ohlins 2-way adjustable dampers |
ELECTRONICS | Bespoke motorsport control unit Bespoke motorsport specification wiring loom Driver display and shift lights Steering wheel mounted controls Adjustable traction control Adjustable ABS |
CHASSIS | Lightweight aluminium chassis based on the latest Vantage production car Steel roll cage to FIA safety standards High speed pneumatic jack system |
WEIGHT | Dry weight 1400 kg (BoP dependent) |
FUEL SYSTEM | ATL 80 litres |
COCKPIT | Optimized for driver access and visibility FIA 8855 narrow seat Six-point FIA approved safety harness Carbon fibre dash and centre console FIA 8865 fire extinguisher system |
WHEELS & TYRES | 11” x 18” front and rear 305/660 R18 Front and rear |