The F1 dictionary: V

V6

The configuration of the 1.6 litres engines that become mandatory in F1 from 2014. The name comes from the fact that they have six cylinders and are arranged in a 90-degree 'V' configuration. See also: Engine.

V8

The configuration of the engines used in F1 from 2006-2013. V10s were previously in use. See also: Engine.

Valencia

Former venue on the F1 calendar that, prior to welcome exception in 2012, did not agree with overtaking. See also: European Grand Prix, The.

Vasseur, Frederic 

Racing director of the revived Renault Sport F1 team after a hugely successful career as a team boss in junior categories.

Vent

The opening in a car's bodywork that allows air or gasses to pass through.

Vergne, Jean-Eric

French driver who debuted with Toro Rosso in 2012 but was overlooked for the big Red Bull drive in 2014. Now a Ferrari test driver.

Verstappen, Max

F1's youngest-ever driver and points scorer at 17 who made his debut for Toro Rosso in 2015 after just one season of single-seater racing. Son of ex-Benetton driver Jos and being spoken of as the next big thing. 

Vettel, Sebastian

Former 'crash kid' who became the main man in F1 after winning four consecutive World Championships to become the youngest quadruple champion in F1 history. Caused a stir when he quit Red Bull for Ferrari at the end of 2014.

Villeneuve, Circuit Gilles

Montreal track named after Canada's F1 hero Gilles Villeneuve and which regularly produces one of the most dramatic grand prix of the season. See also: Canada; Groundhogs.

Villeneuve, Gilles

Iconic Canadian driver of the late 1970s and early 1980s who is considered to be one of the most exciting and naturally talented of all time. Won six grands prix for Ferrari but was killed in a qualifying accident at the Belgian GP in 1982. See also: Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve.

Villeneuve, Jacques

World champion of the past (in 1997) and outspoken pundit of the future. Son of Gilles.

Villota, Maria de

Test driver for Marussia in 2012 who tragically died at the age of 33 one year after suffering horrific injuries during an accident at Cambridgeshire's Duxford Airfield while testing.

Virtual Safety Car

Introduced in the wake of Jules Bianchi's accident at the 2014 Japanese GP, it 'freezes' the field in the event of double waved yellow flags but when the circumstances don't require the Safety Car. Instead, the field laps at a slower speed, with cars maintaining a constant gap to those in front and behind. See also: Safety Car.

VJM09

The name of Force India's 2016 car. 

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