Potentia Group Engineering
Potentia Group Engineering was created in December 2012 to head up the development of an engine backed by the Midnight Motorsport team. The first product to be produced by the group was as the 'Potentia PGE-01', the engine which powered a number of teams throughout the 2013 Superleague season.
The 'Potentia PGE-02' was produced for the 2014 season and powered 4 teams; a 5th team, Phoenix F1, used the PGE-01. The Pheonix deal saw the team buy a fully-developed 2013-spec engine for a cheaper price; however, the engine was not developed over the year like the PGE-02.
The PGE-02 dominated the 2014 season, helped by the strength of the teams it supplied. A Potentia-powered car won in all but one of the Grands Prix that year.
Engine deals
Team | Season(s) | Total Wins | First Win | Last Win |
---|---|---|---|---|
Midnight Motorsports | 2013 – Present | 13 | 2013 Austrian Grand Prix | 2014 Brazilian Grand Prix |
Green Stripes Racing | 2013 | 0 | - | - |
Hawkeye Racing | 2013 – Present | 01 | - | - |
Constant Racing | 2013 | 0 | - | - |
Phoenix F12 | 2014 – Present | 0 | - | - |
CSG Racing | 2014 – Present | 9 | 2014 Australian Grand Prix | 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
Vod:Bul Racing | 2014 – Present | 0 | - | - |
Bold represents current deal.
1- the 2014 British Grand Prix was originally won by Hawkeye driver Harley Hamnett, however it was later deemed that he was likely benefiting from illegal driving aids and was disqualified. The victory was then passed on to David Fidock, driving for CSG Racing, another Potentia-powered team.
2- Phoenix F1 bought a 2013-spec engine and therefore did not contribute to the development of the 2014 engine.