Mercedes W15
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The Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E Performance, commonly referred to as the Mercedes W15, is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to compete in the 2024 Formula One World Championship.[1] This is the first Mercedes Formula One car fully designed by British designer and engineer James Allison since he returned to his position as Technical Director.[2] The car is driven by returning drivers George Russell and 7-time World Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton, in his final season with the team.[3][4] The car has achieved four podiums, three fastest laps, two pole positions, and two victories, with Russell achieving victory at the Austrian Grand Prix and Hamilton winning the following race at the British Grand Prix.
Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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Predecessor | Mercedes W14 | ||||||||||
Technical specifications[1] | |||||||||||
Suspension (front) | Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers | ||||||||||
Suspension (rear) | Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers | ||||||||||
Length | over 5,000 mm (197 in) | ||||||||||
Width | 2,000 mm (79 in) | ||||||||||
Height | 950 mm (37 in) | ||||||||||
Engine | Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 E Performance 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 | Motor Generator Unit Kinetic (MGU-K) and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
Transmission | 8-speed hydraulic actuated semi automatic sequential gearbox, + 1 reverse gear | ||||||||||
Weight | 798 kg (1,759 lb) | ||||||||||
Fuel | Petronas Primax | ||||||||||
Lubricants | Petronas Tutela | ||||||||||
Tyres | with BBS forged magnesium wheels: 18" | ||||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||||
Notable entrants | Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team | ||||||||||
Notable drivers |
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Debut | 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix | ||||||||||
First win | 2024 Austrian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
Last win | 2024 British Grand Prix | ||||||||||
Last event | 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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