Mercedes W06: 2015 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Mercedes W06
2015 Formula 1 car

Mercedes W06

Constructors' champion | Mercedes car

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Title
16
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
18
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
32
Podiums

Car Profile

Team Mercedes Season 2015 Constructors' P1 703 pts Races 19 (38 starts) Designers Mike Elliott Head of aerodynamicsJohn Owen Chief designerAldo Costa DesignerGeoff Willis DesignerPaddy Lowe Technical director
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Power Unit & Tyres

Power unit Mercedes PU106B Hybrid1.6 V6 turbo hybrid Also powered Force India VJM08, Lotus E23, Williams FW37 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Mercedes W06

44 Lewis Hamilton LewisHamilton P1 10 wins · 381 pts
6 Nico Rosberg NicoRosberg P2 6 wins · 322 pts

2015 Finishing Positions

1st 16
2nd 13
3rd 3
4th 1
6th 1
8th 1
17th 1
DNF 2
DNF Did Not Finish

2015 Race by Race

19 Grands Prix
Lewis Hamilton
121123121611DNF111222
Nico Rosberg
232311212821742DNF2111

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Hamilton VS Rosberg (Mercedes W06)

Mercedes' F1 car for 2015

Technical specifications Mercedes W06 F1 car

Monocoque: Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Bodywork: Carbon fibre composite including engine cover, sidepods, floor, nose, front wing and rear wing
Cockpit: Removable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, Sabelt six-point driver safety harness, HANS system
Safety structures: Cockpit survival cell incorporating impact resistant construction and penetration panels, front impact structure, prescribed side impact structures, integrated rear impact structure, front and rear roll structures
Front Suspension: Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Rear Suspension: Carbon fibre wishbone and pullrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Dampers: Penske
Wheels: Advanti forged magnesium
Tyres: Pirelli
Brake system: Carbon / carbon discs and pads with rear brake-by-wire
Brake calipers: Brembo
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
Electronics: FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system
Instrumentation: McLaren Electronic Systems (MES)
Fuel system: ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder

Transmission

Gearbox: Eight-speed forward, one reverse unit with carbon fibre maincase
Gear selection: Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch: Carbon plate

Dimensions

Overall length: 5000mm
Overall width: 1800mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall weight: 702 kg (including driver and camera, excluding fuel)

Powertrain

Designation: Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
No of valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Fuel injection: High-pressure direct injection (max 500 bar, one injector/cylinder)
Pressure charging: Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm (minimum allowed)
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units
Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution, between 20 and 25 kg
Fuel: PETRONAS Primax
Lubricants: PETRONAS Syntium
Gearbox & hydraulic oil: PETRONAS Tutela

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Mercedes W06: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Mercedes W06?
Mercedes raced the Mercedes W06 in the 2015 Formula 1 season, winning the constructors' championship with 703 points.
Who drove the Mercedes W06?
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg drove the Mercedes W06 in 2015.
How many races did the Mercedes W06 win?
The Mercedes W06 won 16 of the 19 Grands Prix it entered in 2015, with 18 pole positions and 32 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Mercedes W06?
The Mercedes W06 used the Mercedes PU106B Hybrid, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.