Mercedes MGP W01. Photo by Aconcagua

The Mercedes MGP W01 is a Formula One motor racing car designed and built by the Mercedes GP Petronas team for the 2010 season and will be driven by returning seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg.

The car was revealed at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo near Valencia at the first official test of the year on February 1.

The team’s silver livery was officially unveiled at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart on January 25, 2010 on the chassis of a Brawn BGP 001 following Mercedes’ purchase of the championship-winning team.

Mercedes MGP W01 Specs

Designer(s) Thomas Fuhr (Managing Director) / Kevin Taylor (Chief Designer) / Loïc Bigois (Head of Aerodynamics) / Craig Wilson (Head of Vehicle Engineering & Dynamics)

Chassis Moulded carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque

Suspension (front) Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers

Suspension (rear) as front

Engine Mercedes-Benz FO 108X 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM naturally aspirated mid-mounted

Transmission Seven-speed semi-automatic carbon-fibre sequential gearbox with reverse gear hydraulic activation

Weight 620 kg (1,367 lb) (including driver)

Fuel Petronas

Tyres Bridgestone / BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13″

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