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12-15-2009, 12:23 PM
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Virgin boss Richard Branson has launched his brand's new team having joined forces with the new Manor team.
Branson has decided Virgin will get more value out of backing an underdog after sponsoring Brawn GP in their championship-winning debut season.
Brawn said: "Our first year in F1 has been tremendous. Why not start another team from scratch?"
German former Toyota driver Timo Glock will be joined by former Renault reserve driver Lucas di Grassi.
Virgin are one of four new entrants joining F1 next season, along with US F1, Campos and Lotus F1.
Virgin boss Richard Branson has launched his brand's new team having joined forces with the new Manor team.
Branson has decided Virgin will get more value out of backing an underdog after sponsoring Brawn GP in their championship-winning debut season.
Brawn said: "Our first year in F1 has been tremendous. Why not start another team from scratch?"
German former Toyota driver Timo Glock will be joined by former Renault reserve driver Lucas di Grassi.
Virgin are one of four new entrants joining F1 next season, along with US F1, Campos and Lotus F1.