McLaren MP4/12: 1997 F1 Car Specs & Stats

McLaren MP4/12
1997 Formula 1 car

McLaren MP4/12

4th in standings | McLaren car

3
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
1
Grand Prix PoleGP Pole
7
Podiums
63
Points

Car Profile

Team McLaren
Season1997
Constructors'P4 63 pts
Races17 (34 starts)
DesignerNeil Oatley Chief designer
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Drivers of the McLaren MP4/12

10 DavidCoulthard P3 2 wins · 36 pts
9 Mika Häkkinen MikaHäkkinen P6 1 win · 27 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix17
Race Starts34
Wins3 (8.8%)
Poles1
Podiums7 (20.6%)
Fastest Laps2
Points Finishes13
Points63
Retirements14 (41.2%)
Disqualifications1
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineMercedes FO 110
3.0 V10
TyresGoodyear

Key Car Landmarks

Race1997 Australian F1 Grand Prix1997 AUS F1 GP1997 European F1 Grand Prix1997 EUR F1 GP
Pole1997 Luxembourg F1 Grand Prix1997 LUX F1 GP Häkkinenonly once
Win1997 Australian F1 Grand Prix1997 AUS F1 GP Coulthard1997 European F1 Grand Prix1997 EUR F1 GP Häkkinen
Podium1997 Australian F1 Grand Prix1997 AUS F1 GP Coulthard1997 European F1 Grand Prix1997 EUR F1 GP Coulthard
Points1997 Australian F1 Grand Prix1997 AUS F1 GP Coulthard1997 European F1 Grand Prix1997 EUR F1 GP Coulthard
Fastest lap1997 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1997 CAN F1 GP Coulthard1997 Italian F1 Grand Prix1997 ITA F1 GP Häkkinen

1997 Finishing Positions

1st 3
2nd 2
3rd 2
4th 3
5th 1
6th 2
7th 3
9th 1
10th 2
DNF 14
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ Disqualified

Performance Breakdown

1997 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
David Coulthard
110DNFDNFDNF6774DNFDNFDNF12DNF102
Mika Häkkinen
3456DNF7DNFDNFDNF3DNFDSQ9DNFDNF41

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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McLaren MP4/12: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the McLaren MP4/12?
McLaren raced the McLaren MP4/12 in the 1997 Formula 1 season, finishing 4th in the constructors' championship with 63 points.
Who drove the McLaren MP4/12?
David Coulthard and Mika Häkkinen drove the McLaren MP4/12 in 1997.
How many races did the McLaren MP4/12 win?
The McLaren MP4/12 won 3 of the 17 Grands Prix it entered in 1997, with 1 pole position and 7 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the McLaren MP4/12?
The McLaren MP4/12 used the Mercedes FO 110, a 3.0 V10 engine.