An MCL38 driven by Norris during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Category
Formula One
Constructor
McLaren
Designer(s)
Rob Marshall (Chief Designer)[a]
Other designers[1]
Peter Prodromou (Technical Director, Aerodynamics)
Neil Houldey (Technical Director, Engineering)[b]
Andrea Stella (Technical Director, Performance)[c]
David Sanchez (Technical Director, Car Concept and Performance)[d]
Predecessor
McLaren MCL60
Technical specifications[2]
Chassis
Carbon fibre composite
Suspension (front)
Carbon fibre and titanium pullrod suspension legs operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Suspension (rear)
Carbon fibre and titanium pushrod suspension legs operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Engine
Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 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
Mercedes-AMGKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission
McLaren 8-speed + 1 reverse sequential seamless semi-automatic transmission operated via paddle shifters with limited slip friction clutch epicyclic differential
The McLaren MCL38 is a Formula One car constructed by McLaren under the direction of Rob Marshall to compete in the 2024 Formula One World Championship.
The car is driven by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, for their sixth and second seasons respectively. The MCL38 made its competitive début at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, and has to date achieved one race victory, two other podiums, one sprint pole, and one fastest lap, all but the last scored by Norris.
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^"What is the technical specification of our 2024 Formula 1 car?". McLaren Racing. McLaren Racing Ltd. 15 February 2024. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
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