Former Benetton designer and Simtek team owner Nick Wirth is leading the team's technical division from his headquarters in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

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And Manor technical director Nick Wirth said he was delighted to have secured a driver with a proven F1 record having raced in 36 grands prix, scoring 51 points.

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Former Benetton chief designer and Simtek team owner Nick Wirth has been leading the team's technical division and he says the new investment will help advance the development of the car for 2011 and beyond.

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Virgin technical director Nick Wirth is hopeful that Timo Glock will take up the year remaining on his contract and stay with the rookie team in 2011 despite rumours that Renault are interested in the German.

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