Mercedes W09: 2018 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Mercedes W09
2018 Formula 1 car

Mercedes W09

Constructors' champion | Mercedes car

1
Title
11
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
13
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
25
Podiums

Car Profile

Team Mercedes
Season2018
Constructors'P1 655 pts
Races21 (42 starts)
DesignersJarrod Murphy Head of aerodynamicsEric Blandin Head of aerodynamicsJohn Owen Chief designerAldo Costa DesignerMike Elliott DesignerJames Allison Technical director
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Drivers of the Mercedes W09

44 Lewis Hamilton LewisHamilton P1 11 wins · 408 pts
77 Valtteri Bottas ValtteriBottas P5 8 podiums · 247 pts

Full Car Statistics

Constructors' Title1
Drivers' Title1
Grands Prix21
Race Starts42
Wins11 (26.2%)
Poles13
Podiums25 (59.5%)
Fastest Laps10
Points Finishes39
Points655
Retirements2 (4.8%)
Drivers2

Power Unit & Tyres

Power unitMercedes M09 EQ Power+
1.6 V6 turbo hybrid
Also poweredForce India VJM11, Williams FW41
TyresPirelli

Key Car Landmarks

Race2018 Australian F1 Grand Prix2018 AUS F1 GP2018 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2018 UAE F1 GP
Pole2018 Australian F1 Grand Prix2018 AUS F1 GP Hamilton2018 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2018 UAE F1 GP Hamilton
Win2018 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix2018 AZE F1 GP Hamilton2018 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2018 UAE F1 GP Hamilton
Podium2018 Australian F1 Grand Prix2018 AUS F1 GP Hamilton2018 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2018 UAE F1 GP Hamilton
Points2018 Australian F1 Grand Prix2018 AUS F1 GP Hamilton2018 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2018 UAE F1 GP Bottas
Fastest lap2018 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2018 BHR F1 GP Bottas2018 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2018 BRA F1 GP Bottas

2018 Finishing Positions

1st 11
2nd 10
3rd 4
4th 5
5th 7
7th 1
8th 1
14th 1
DNF 2
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2018 Race by Race

21 Grands Prix
Lewis Hamilton
23411351DNF211211113411
Valtteri Bottas
822142527DNF425434225555

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
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Mercedes F1 car for 2018

Technical specifications Mercedes W09 F1 car

 

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Mercedes W09: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Mercedes W09?
Mercedes raced the Mercedes W09 in the 2018 Formula 1 season, winning the constructors' championship with 655 points.
Who drove the Mercedes W09?
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas drove the Mercedes W09 in 2018.
How many races did the Mercedes W09 win?
The Mercedes W09 won 11 of the 21 Grands Prix it entered in 2018, with 13 pole positions and 25 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Mercedes W09?
The Mercedes W09 used the Mercedes M09 EQ Power+, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.