Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid

Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid

The F1 W07 Hybrid, driven by Nico Rosberg, during the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Mercedes
Designer(s)	Aldo Costa (Engineering Director) Geoff Willis (Technology Director) Paddy Lowe (Executive Technical Director)
Predecessor	Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid
Technical specifications[1][2][3][4]
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre & Honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs & rockers
Suspension (rear)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pullrod activated torsion springs & rockers
Engine	Mercedes PU106C Hybrid Turbo V6 engine, limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor	Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic and Motor Generator Unit–Heat
Transmission	Semi-automatic Sequential Gearbox Eight Speed Forward + One reverse
Battery	Mercedes litium-ion batteries solution
Power	750–850 horsepower (560–630 kW) @ 15,000 RPM
Weight	MWR: 702 kg (1,547.6 lb) (Incl. Driver)
Fuel	Petronas Primax
Lubricants	Petronas Syntium & Tutela
Brakes	Brembo Carbon brake discs, pads and calipers with rear brake-by-wire
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick) Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded) Advanti Racing Wheels: 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
Notable drivers	6. Nico Rosberg 44. Lewis Hamilton
Debut	2016 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F.Laps 4 4 7 4 2

The Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid is a Formula One racing car designed by Mercedes-Benz to compete during the 2016 Formula One season. The cars are driven by 2008, 2014 and 2015 World Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton, and Nico Rosberg, who remained with the team for a fourth and a seventh season, respectively.^[5][6]

Design and development

The F1 W07 Hybrid is the successor to the highly successful F1 W06 Hybrid, which has been described as one of the most dominant cars in the sport's history. Mercedes declared that the new car designed in Brackley, with the engine from Brixworth, featured "mini revolutions" over its predecessor.^[7][8][9]

Launch and pre-season testing

Lewis Hamilton drove the F1 W07 Hybrid during 2016 F1 pre-season testing.

The Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid was unofficially launched at the Silverstone Circuit with Rosberg and Hamilton completing an inaugural shakedown during a promotional event on 19 February 2016.^[10] The car was driven a total of 98.2 km.^[10] The F1 W07 Hybrid was officially launched online on 21 February 2016, one day before the 2016 inaugural pre-season testing.^[9] The F1 W07 Hybrid took part the pre-season testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on February 22–25 and March 1–4. During the eight testing days, the car completed 1294 laps; a total of 6,024 km (3,743.1 mi), equivalent to over 19 race distances.^[11][12]

Season summary

Hamilton took pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, ahead of team-mate Rosberg, in the first use of a new qualifying format.^[13] During the race, both Mercedes cars suffered poor starts compared to the Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Räikkönen. A violent accident resulting from a collision between Fernando Alonso and Esteban Gutiérrez on lap 19 caused a red flag. Mercedes took the opportunity to use a tyre strategy which relegated Vettel to third place, completing a 1–2 finish.^[14] Hamilton took pole position again at the Bahrain Grand Prix, ahead of Rosberg.^[15] Rosberg had a better start in the race than Hamilton and passed him into the lead, whilst Hamilton had contact with Williams' Valtteri Bottas at turn one, dropping to ninth on the opening lap. Rosberg went on to win the race, while Hamilton fought his way back to secure third.^[16] Rosberg took his first pole position in the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton had suffered reliability issues with the Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H), making him unable to set a lap time in qualifying.^[17] Rosberg took his third consecutive win in 2016 ahead of Sebastian Vettel, with team-mate Hamilton fighting his way back from 22nd to seventh.^[18]

Rosberg claimed his first career ‘grand slam’ (pole position, fastest lap, led every lap and win during the same race), at the Russian Grand Prix, while Hamilton again suffered reliability issues during qualifying, fighting back from 10th to secure a 1–2 finish for the team during the race.^[19][20]

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																					Points	WCC
					AUS	BHR	CHN	RUS	ESP	MON	CAN	EUR	AUT	GBR	HUN	GER	BEL	ITA	SIN	MAL	JPN	USA	MEX	BRA	ABU
2016	Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes PU106C Hybrid	P	Nico Rosberg	1	1	1	1																		157*	1st*
				Lewis Hamilton	2	3	7	2

* Season still in progress.

References

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17. "Qualifying - Rosberg beats Ricciardo to pole in Shanghai". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
18. "Rosberg takes win six after thrilling China race". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 17 April 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
19. "Qualifying - Rosberg eases to Sochi pole after Hamilton failure". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
20. "Rosberg wins as Hamilton recovers to second in Russia". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 1 May 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.