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This remarkable artwork begins not as a blank canvas, but as a genuine piece of Formula One history. The engine cover originates from the 2011 Virgin Racing MVR‑02, the final chassis to compete under the Virgin identity before the team’s transition into Marussia F1. Constructed from race‑used carbon composite bodywork and retaining its original workshop markings, the panel carries direct provenance linking it to both Timo Glock (#24) and Jérôme D’Ambrosio (#25) throughout their 2011 World Championship campaign.
GJohn’s hand‑painted intervention transforms this historic component into a dual‑sided tribute to the drivers, the season, and the team’s final chapter. Each side is composed around a portrait, Glock’s experience and leadership on one, D’Ambrosio’s debut season on the other, framed by architectural and circuit references from the 2011 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The original Virgin Racing livery remains visible beneath the artwork, preserving an unbroken link to the car’s championship history.
Executed entirely by hand, without printing or transfer processes, the artwork respects the curvature, complexity and aerodynamic form of the engine cover. Period‑correct branding, team colours and season‑specific details have been faithfully integrated, ensuring historical accuracy while elevating the panel into a sculptural fine‑art object.
As a collector’s piece, the MVR‑02 engine cover occupies a rare position: authentic F1 bodywork, race‑used provenance, dual‑driver significance, and original artwork combined within a single artefact. It stands as both a document of Virgin Racing’s final season and a striking example of GJohn’s practice, preserving motorsport history through contemporary hand‑painted interpretation.
An Original Artwork.
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