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Mercedes MGP W02
The MGP W02, driven by Michael Schumacher at the Italian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMercedes
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)
PredecessorMercedes MGP W01
SuccessorMercedes F1 W03
Technical specifications
ChassisMoulded carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Suspension (rear)Wishbone and pullrod
EngineMercedes-Benz FO 108Y 2.4 L (146 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, Naturally aspirated with KERS, mid-mounted
TransmissionJointly 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)
FuelPetronas
TyresPirelli P Zero
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrantsMercedes GP Petronas F1 Team
Notable drivers7. Germany Michael Schumacher
8. Germany Nico Rosberg
Debut2011 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2011 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/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. 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. Both Schumacher and Rosberg drove the car on the first day of the Valencia tests.

Season summary

Rosberg at the Belgian Grand Prix

As of 2024, the Mercedes MGP W02 is the only Mercedes F1 car that failed to score a podium finish. 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
Germany Michael Schumacher Ret 9 8 12 6 Ret 4 17 9 8 Ret 5 5 Ret 6 Ret 5 7 15
Germany 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.

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