Mercedes W12: 2021 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Mercedes W12
2021 Formula 1 car

Mercedes W12

Constructors' champion | Mercedes car

1
Title
9
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
9
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
28
Podiums

Car Profile

Team Mercedes Season 2021 Constructors' P1 604.5 pts Races 22 (44 starts) Designers Jarrod Murphy Head of aerodynamicsJohn Owen Chief designerJames Allison Technical director
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Power Unit & Tyres

Power unit Mercedes M12 E Performance1.6 V6 turbo hybrid Also powered Aston Martin AMR21, McLaren MCL35M, Williams FW43B Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Mercedes W12

44 Lewis Hamilton LewisHamilton P2 8 wins · 387.5 pts
77 Valtteri Bottas ValtteriBottas P3 1 win · 226 pts

2021 Finishing Positions

1st 9
2nd 9
3rd 10
4th 2
5th 2
6th 2
7th 1
12th 2
15th 2
DNF 5
DNF Did Not Finish

2021 Race by Race

22 Grands Prix
Lewis Hamilton
12117152241232DNF15221112
Valtteri Bottas
3DNF33DNF124323DNF1233516153DNF36

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Mercedes W12: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Mercedes W12?
Mercedes raced the Mercedes W12 in the 2021 Formula 1 season, winning the constructors' championship with 604.5 points.
Who drove the Mercedes W12?
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas drove the Mercedes W12 in 2021.
How many races did the Mercedes W12 win?
The Mercedes W12 won 9 of the 22 Grands Prix it entered in 2021, with 9 pole positions and 28 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Mercedes W12?
The Mercedes W12 used the Mercedes M12 E Performance, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.