In 2003, Wirth Research initially focused on the motorsport industry, using CFD technologies to design and develop high-performance racing vehicles. In 2005, Wirth Research partnered with
Honda and won the
Indianapolis 500 (Indy 500) race. In 2006, Wirth Research started development of the
Acura ARX-01 series to launch in the
American Le Mans Series in 2007. In 2007, Wirth Research’s Acura ARX-01 won its class at the
12 Hours of Sebring Race. In 2009, Wirth designed the LMP 1 Car ARX-02a, which achieved 8 wins at the American Le Mans Race. In 2010, the company partnered with
Virgin Racing in Formula 1, where it designed the VR-01a, the first Formula 1 car to be designed without the use of a wind tunnel. In 2012, Wirth Research sold the Formula 1 arm of its business to Marussia Virgin Racing. Meanwhile, the
ARX-03a and 03b cars competed in LMP1 and LMP2 classes, winning both class championships in ALMS, and LMP2 class wins in the World Championship and Le Mans 24hr. In 2014, Hunter-Reay, driving the No. 28 DHL car for Andretti Autosport, designed by Wirth Research, wins the Indiana 500. In 2015, After pivoting the business to focus on low-carbon engineering, Wirth Research used its CFD technology to develop aerodynamic kits for Eddie Stobart trucks and trailers. In 2017, Wirth Research launched its Tilt Rotor, Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL), hydrogen fuel cell powered, advanced terrain mapping drone. Wirth Research also worked with
Lockheed Martin to develop a light-weight unmanned aircraft system. In 2021, Wirth Research relocated its supercomputing operations to Verne Global's data center campus in Iceland. == Diversification from F1 ==