Mercedes MGP W02

Mercedes MGP W02

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Mercedes GP
Predecessor	MGP W01
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 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted
Transmission	Mercedes 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
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Mercedes GP Petronas
Notable drivers	7. Michael Schumacher 8. Nico Rosberg
Debut	2011 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles Fastest laps 18 0 0 0

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 will be 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]

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	159*	4th*
				Schumacher	Ret	9	8	12	6	Ret	4	17	9	8	Ret	5	5	Ret	6	Ret	5	7
				Rosberg	Ret	12	5	5	7	11	11	7	6	7	9	6	Ret	7	10	8	6	6

^* Season in progress.

References

1. ^ "Valencia launch for new Mercedes". Formula1.com (Formula One Administration). 14 January 2011. http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/1/11642.html. Retrieved 14 January 2011. 
2. ^ Beer, Matt (2011-01-30). "Mercedes reveals first look at new W02". Autosport.com (Haymarket Publications). http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89147. Retrieved 2011-01-31. 
3. ^ Collantine, Keith (2011-01-29). "Driver line-up set for first F1 test of 2011". F1 Fanatic (Keith Collantine). http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/01/29/driver-line-up-set-for-first-f1-test-of-2011/. Retrieved 2011-01-31. 

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