Virgin: Hydraulic issue will be resolved

Virgin Racing are confident that the hydraulic issue that marred their final Barcelona test will be resolved ahead of the season-opening Bahrain GP.

Virgin's driver managed just 163 laps over the final four-day pre-season test, only half the number completed by fellow newcomers Lotus Racing.

And although a few mechanical problems did play a role in the team's lack of running, it was a hydraulic issue that caused the most damage.

"Once again, our running has been heavily compromised by the reoccurrence of the hydraulic leak," said tech boss Nick Wirth, adding that team is confident they will have put the issue behind them before they head to Bahrain.

"We have new components designed to fix this issue on their way for the Bahrain race and we're looking forward to putting that particular story behind us."

The hydraulic leak, though, cost the team much-need track time, with Wirth admitting they were not able to complete their pre-season programme.

"We leave Barcelona having never run a qualifying simulation or the super soft tyres that all our competitors are likely to have set their times on.

"Now both Virgin Racing and Wirth Research have a busy two weeks preparing both race cars and spares for our debut in Bahrain."

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