Also new on the car for this season is the adjustable rear wing, operated by the driver to aid overtaking, and Pirelli tyres as the Italian manufacturer becomes the sport's official tyre supplier.
The Mercedes KERS system was the first to win a Grand Prix during the 2009 season when KERS made its debut in Formula One.
The technical specification of the MGP W02 includes the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery) system which returns to the sport after a one-year absence. The interaction between the Silver Arrows heritage and the green shading representing the team's title partner Petronas evokes memories of the first Silver Arrow car of 1934 with a modern touch added by 3D partner logos. The car's livery is an evolution from its predecessor with a striking high-gloss airbrush effect highlighting the shape of the car. The result of twelve months intense design and development work, the MGP W02 is the second Silver Arrows car to be launched by MERCEDES GP Petronas since the team became the first Mercedes-Benz works outfit since 1955. Jointly Xtrac 1044 with Mercedes AMG housing seven-speed semi-automatic carbon-fibre sequential gearbox with reverse gear hydraulic activation hand-operated, seamless shiftĪs of 2023, the Mercedes MGP W02 is the only Mercedes F1 car that failed to score a podium finish.The debut of the MGP W02, the new Silver Arrow for the 2011 Formula One World Championship, took place this morning at the Valencia Circuit in Spain with the new challenger unveiled in front of the MERCEDES GP Petronas team garage by Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher. Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y 2.4 L (146 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, Naturally aspirated with KERS, mid-mounted Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers Moulded carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque Quick facts: Category, Constructor, Designer(s), Predecess.
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