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Mercedes MGP W01
Michael Schumacher testing the car at Jerez.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMercedes
Designer(s)
  • Ross Brawn (Technical Director)
  • Craig Wilson [ja] (Head of Engineering)
  • John Owen (Chief Designer)
  • Ian Wright (Chief Vehicle Dynamicist)
  • Russell Cooley (Chief Engineer)
  • Loïc Bigois (Head of Aerodynamics)
  • Ben Wood (Chief Aerodynamicist)[1]
Predecessor
  • Mercedes-Benz W196 – Mercedes Engineering
  • Brawn BGP 001 – Brawn branded
SuccessorMercedes MGP W02
Technical specifications[2]
ChassisMoulded carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Suspension (rear)Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers, same as the front
EngineMercedes-Benz FO 108X 2.4 L (146 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM naturally aspirated mid-mounted
TransmissionJointly Xtrac 1044 with Mercedes AMG housing seven-speed semi-automatic carbon-fibre sequential gearbox with reverse gear hydraulic activation
Weight620 kg (1,367 lb) (including driver)
FuelPetronas
Tyres
  • Bridgestone
  • BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrantsMercedes GP Petronas F1 Team
Notable drivers
  • 3. Germany Michael Schumacher
  • 4. Germany Nico Rosberg
Debut2010 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Mercedes MGP W01 (originally known as the Brawn BGP 002)[3] was a Formula One motor racing car designed and built by the Mercedes GP Petronas team for the 2010 season and was driven by the returning seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg.

  1. ^ Straw, Edd (2010-02-04). "Mercedes MGP W01". Autosport. Vol. 199, no. 5. pp. 44–47.
  2. ^ "Mercedes GP W01". f1technical.net. F1 Technical. 2010-02-01. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
  3. ^ "10 F1 Cars That Were Massively Disappointing". The Race. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2023.

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