diff --git a/RELEASE_NOTES.txt b/RELEASE_NOTES.txt
index c22ea19c7..c676427ee 100644
--- a/RELEASE_NOTES.txt
+++ b/RELEASE_NOTES.txt
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Changes since 4.1.1
 Release 4.1.1
 -------------------
 
-The HttpClient 4.1.1 is a bug fix release that addresses a number of issues reported since 
+HttpClient v4.1.1 is a bug fix release that addresses a number of issues reported since 
 release 4.1, including one critical security issue (HTTPCLIENT-1061). All users of HttpClient 4.0.x 
 and 4.1 are strongly encouraged to upgrade.