Mercedes MGP W02

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Mercedes MGP W02
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The MGP W02, driven by Michael Schumacher in the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Mercedes
Designer(s) Ross Brawn (Technical Director)
Craig Wilson  [ ja ](Head of Engineering)
John Owen (Chief Designer)
Loïc Serra (Chief Vehicle Dynamicist)
Russell Cooley (Chief Engineer)
Loïc Bigois (Head of Aerodynamics)
Ben Wood (Chief Aerodynamicist)
Predecessor Mercedes MGP W01
Successor Mercedes F1 W03
Technical specifications
Chassis Moulded carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Suspension (rear)Wishbone and pullrod
Engine Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y 2.4 L (146 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, Naturally aspirated with KERS, mid-mounted
Transmission Jointly Xtrac 1044 with Mercedes AMG housing seven-speed semi-automatic carbon-fibre sequential gearbox with reverse gear hydraulic activation hand-operated, seamless shift
Weight640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel Petronas
Tyres Pirelli P Zero
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team
Notable drivers7. Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher
8. Flag of Germany.svg Nico Rosberg
Debut 2011 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Mercedes MGP W02 is a Formula One racing car, the second car designed and built by Mercedes Grand Prix after buying 2009 World Constructors' Champions Brawn GP. The car was driven by seven-time World Drivers' Champion Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg in the 2011 Formula One season. The car was unveiled at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain on 1 February 2011. [1] Two days before the car was unveiled, Mercedes released a render of the car showing a more traditional approach to the airbox than the one Mercedes used on the MGP W01 chassis and a darker silver livery. [2] Both Schumacher and Rosberg drove the car on the first day of the Valencia tests. [3]

Contents

As of 2023, the Mercedes MGP W02 is the only Mercedes F1 car that failed to score a podium finish. [4]

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516171819PointsWCC
2011 Mercedes GP Petronas Mercedes FO108Y 2.4 V8 P AUS MAL CHN TUR ESP MON CAN EUR GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN JPN KOR IND ABU BRA 1654th
Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher Ret98126Ret41798Ret55Ret6Ret5715
Flag of Germany.svg Nico Rosberg Ret12557111176796Ret7108667

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