The McLaren MCL34, driven by Carlos Sainz Jr. during the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
McLaren
Designer(s)
Pat Fry (Engineering Director) Andrea Stella (Performance Director) Peter Prodromou (Chief Engineer) Christian Schramm (Head of Racing Technology) Stefano Sordo (Head of Vehicle Performance) Mark Ingham (Head of Chassis Design) Guillaume Cattelani (Head of Aerodynamics) Simone Nulli Rinalducci (Head of CFD)
Predecessor
McLaren MCL33
Successor
McLaren MCL35
Technical specifications[1][2][3][4]
Chassis
Carbon fibre composite monocoque with survival cell
Suspension (front)
Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and dampers
Suspension (rear)
Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and dampers
Length
Over 5,500 mm (217 in)
Width
2,000 mm (79 in)
Height
950 mm (37 in)
Wheelbase
3,580 mm (141 in)
Engine
Renault E-Tech 19 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor
Renault kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission
McLaren 8-speed + 1 reverse sequential seamless semi-automatic paddle shift with epicyclic differential and multi-plate limited slip clutch
Battery
Lithium-ion battery
Weight
743 kg (1,638 lb) (with driver)
Fuel
BP
Lubricants
Castrol EDGE
Brakes
Akebono brake-by-wire system with 6-piston calipers, carbon discs and pads
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero dry slick and Pirelli Cinturato treaded intermediate and wet tyres Enkei 13" magnesium racing wheels
Clutch
AP Racing electro-hydraulically operated, carbon multi-plate
Competition history
Notable entrants
McLaren F1 Team
Notable drivers
04. Lando Norris 55. Carlos Sainz Jr.
Debut
2019 Australian Grand Prix
Last event
2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
21
0
1
0
0
The McLaren MCL34 was a Formula One racing car designed by Pat Fry and constructed by McLaren to compete in the 2019 Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Carlos Sainz Jr., who joined the team from the Renault Sport F1 Team; and 2018 Formula 2 Championship runner-up Lando Norris.[5][6] Sainz Jr. and Norris replaced Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne, both of whom left the team at the end of the 2018 championship. The MCL34 was powered by a Renault engine,[7][8] the Renault E-Tech 19,[2] and made its début at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix. The car was considered to be a big improvement compared to its disappointing predecessor, the MCL33,[9][10] often being the best of the rest in qualifying and race trim behind the three leading teams: Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull.[11]
The car's best result was at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix when Sainz finished third. This marked Sainz's first podium finish and McLaren's first since Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively, at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix.[12][13] The result was enough to secure 4th place in the Constructors' Championship, their best finish in seven years.[14]
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