McLaren MP4/17D: 2003 F1 Car Specs & Stats

McLaren MP4/17D
2003 Formula 1 car

McLaren MP4/17D

3rd in standings | McLaren car

2
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
2
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
13
Podiums
142
Points

Car Profile

Team McLaren
Season2003
Constructors'P3 142 pts
Races16 (32 starts)
DesignersAdrian Newey Technical directorNeil Oatley Chief designer
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Drivers of the McLaren MP4/17D

6 Kimi Räikkönen KimiRäikkönen P2 1 win · 91 pts
5 DavidCoulthard P7 1 win · 51 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix16
Race Starts32
Wins2 (6.3%)
Poles2
Podiums13 (40.6%)
Fastest Laps3
Points Finishes23
Points142
Retirements8 (25.0%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineMercedes FO 110
3.0 V10
TyresMichelin

Key Car Landmarks

Race2003 Australian F1 Grand Prix2003 AUS F1 GP2003 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2003 JPN F1 GP
Pole2003 European F1 Grand Prix2003 EUR F1 GP Räikkönen2003 USA F1 Grand Prix2003 USA F1 GP Räikkönen
Win2003 Australian F1 Grand Prix2003 AUS F1 GP Coulthard2003 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2003 MAS F1 GP Räikkönen
Podium2003 Australian F1 Grand Prix2003 AUS F1 GP Coulthard2003 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2003 JPN F1 GP Coulthard
Points2003 Australian F1 Grand Prix2003 AUS F1 GP Coulthard2003 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2003 JPN F1 GP Coulthard
Fastest lap2003 Australian F1 Grand Prix2003 AUS F1 GP Räikkönen2003 European F1 Grand Prix2003 EUR F1 GP Räikkönen

2003 Finishing Positions

1st 2
2nd 8
3rd 3
4th 3
5th 5
6th 1
7th 1
15th 1
DNF 8
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2003 Race by Race

16 Grands Prix
Kimi Räikkönen
3122DNF226DNF43DNF2422
David Coulthard
1DNF45DNF57DNF155525DNFDNF3

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren MP4-17D, Mercedes Japanese F1 GP (2003)

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Technical specifications McLaren MP4-17D F1 car

Chassis: McLaren moulded carbon fibre/aluminium honeycomb composite incorporating front and side impact structures. Contains integral safety fuel cell
Front Suspension: Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Rear Suspension: Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Electronics: TAG Electronic Systems control units incorporating electronics for chassis engine and data acquisition. TAG Electronic Systems also supplies the electronic dash board, ignition coils, alternator voltage control, sensors, data analysis and telemetry systems
Bodywork: Construction: One-piece sidepod and engine cover. Separate floor section, structural nose with integral front wing
Dampers: Penske/McLaren
Tyres: Michelin
Race Wheels: Enkei
Fuel: Mobil Unleaded
Lubricants: Mobil 1 products
Adhesives: Loctite
Radios: Kenwood

McLaren also built an intended successor, the MP4-18, for 2003. Persistent structural and reliability problems in testing meant it never started a Grand Prix, so the team raced an updated version of this car, the MP4-17D, for the whole season instead.

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McLaren MP4/17D: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the McLaren MP4/17D?
McLaren raced the McLaren MP4/17D in the 2003 Formula 1 season, finishing 3rd in the constructors' championship with 142 points.
Who drove the McLaren MP4/17D?
Kimi Räikkönen and David Coulthard drove the McLaren MP4/17D in 2003.
How many races did the McLaren MP4/17D win?
The McLaren MP4/17D won 2 of the 16 Grands Prix it entered in 2003, with 2 pole positions and 13 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the McLaren MP4/17D?
The McLaren MP4/17D used the Mercedes FO 110, a 3.0 V10 engine.