McLaren Formula One racing car, used in 2020 and 2021
Racing car model
McLaren MCL35 McLaren MCL35M
An MCL35 driven by Lando Norris during 2020 pre-season testing.
Category
Formula One
Constructor
McLaren
Designer(s)
James Key (Technical Director)[1]
Predecessor
McLaren MCL34
Successor
McLaren MCL36
Technical specifications[2][3][4][5][6]
Chassis
Carbon fibre composite with survival cell and honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)
Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Suspension (rear)
Carbon fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Engine
2020: Renault E-Tech 20 2021: Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E Performance1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor
2020: Renault 2021: Mercedes-AMGKinetic 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
2020: Renault 2021: Mercedes-AMGLithium-ion battery
Weight
2020: 746 kg 2021: 752 kg including driver, excluding fuel
Brakes
Akebono carbon discs and pads
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero (dry) and Pirelli Cinturato (intermediate and wet) Enkei 13" magnesium racing wheels
Clutch
AP Racing electro-hydraulically operated, carbon multi-plate
Competition history
Notable entrants
McLaren F1 Team
Notable drivers
03. Daniel Ricciardo
04. Lando Norris
55. Carlos Sainz Jr.
Debut
2020 Austrian Grand Prix
First win
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Last win
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Last event
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
39
1
7
1
5
The McLaren MCL35 is a Formula One car that was designed under the direction of James Key and constructed by McLaren to compete in the Formula One World Championship. The car was originally intended to compete in the 2020 season only, but as the championship was heavily disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the lifespan of all 2020 cars was extended into 2021. McLaren produced an upgraded version of the car, the McLaren MCL35M, for the 2021 championship as the team returned to using Mercedes engines. Both variants of the car were considered competitive and the team's results improved considerably during the two seasons it was used in, with McLaren regularly the third-fastest team and significantly closer to the leading teams than had been the case since the turbo-hybrid era began in 2014.
The MCL35 represented a substantial development over its predecessor, the MCL34, featuring a new design that increased aerodynamic efficiency and was better optimized for Renault engines. The MCL35 made its début at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix after the start of the season was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was driven by Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris. McLaren finished in third place in the World Constructors' Championship for the first time since 2012 and achieved podiums at the Austrian and Italian Grands Prix, while also claiming three fastest laps and setting a track record at the Red Bull Ring.
In 2021, the MCL35M was driven by Norris and Daniel Ricciardo. The updated car made its competitive début at the first race of the season, the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, and set two fastest laps, one pole position, and scored five podiums in total. The car took McLaren's first win since 2012 and first one-two finish since 2010 at the Italian Grand Prix. McLaren finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, losing third place to Ferrari.
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