Richard Branson’s Virgin Racing Formula 1 Team Has Been Unveiled

Richard Branson has always wanted to be heavily involved in Formula 1, but previously the right opening never seemed to present itself. This year Branson has his very own Formula 1 team, Virgin Racing.

Powered by Cosworth, former Toyota F1 driver Timo Glock will team up with rookie Lucas di Grassi, who finished behind Glock in the 2007 GP2 Series.

The striking car – in red and black with a tribal-style tattoo design – is heading to Silverstone for its first shakedown before joining the next group test at Jerez.