Mercedes MGP W02

Mercedes MGP W02

The MGP W02, driven by Michael Schumacher at the Italian 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
Weight	640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel	Petronas Primax
Lubricants	Petronas Syntium
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team
Notable drivers	7. Michael Schumacher 8. Nico Rosberg
Debut	2011 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2011 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 19 0 0 0 0

The Mercedes MGP W02 is a Formula One racing car, the second car designed and built by Mercedes Grand Prix. 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]

Season summary

Rosberg at the Belgian Grand Prix

As of 2025, the Mercedes MGP W02 is the only Mercedes F1 car that failed to score a podium finish. ^[4] Schumacher achieved his best result with a fourth-place finish in Canadian Grand Prix, with two fifth-places finish at the Chinese Grand Prix and the Turkish Grand Prix for Rosberg.

Complete Formula One results

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

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	Points	WCC
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	165	4th
				Michael Schumacher	Ret	9	8	12	6	Ret	4	17	9	8	Ret	5	5	Ret	6	Ret	5	7	15
				Nico Rosberg	Ret	12	5	5	7	11	11	7	6	7	9	6	Ret	7	10	8	6	6	7

References

1. "Valencia launch for new Mercedes". Formula1.com. 2011-01-14. Archived from the original on 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
2. Beer, Matt (2011-01-30). "Mercedes reveals first look at new W02". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications . Retrieved 2011-01-31.
3. Collantine, Keith (2011-01-29). "Driver line-up set for first F1 test of 2011". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
4. Larkham, Lewis (22 June 2023). "Mick Schumacher to drive father Michael's 2011 Mercedes F1 car at Goodwood". crash.net. Retrieved 30 November 2023.