Mercedes W14

Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance
Lewis Hamilton driving a W14 during the Austrian Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Designer(s)
  • James Allison (Chief Technical Officer)
  • Mike Elliott (Technical Director)
  • John Owen (Chief Designer)
  • Jarrod Murphy (Aerodynamics Director)
  • Loïc Serra (Performance Director)
  • Ashley Way (Deputy Chief Designer)
  • Giacomo Tortora (Deputy Chief Designer)
  • Emiliano Giangiulio (Head of Vehicle Performance)
  • Gioacchino Vino (Chief Aerodynamicist)
    Hywel Thomas (Lead Power Unit Designer)
PredecessorMercedes W13
SuccessorMercedes W15
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisMoulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure with FIA safety structures
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Suspension (rear)Carbon fibre wishbone and pullrod-activated inboard springs and dampers
Lengthover 5,000 mm (197 in)
Width2,000 mm (79 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Wheelbaseunder 3,600 mm (142 in)
EngineMercedes-AMG F1 M14 E Performance
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorMotor Generator Unit Kinetic (MGU-K) and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionMercedes co-developed with Xtrac 8-speed hydraulic actuated semi automatic sequential gearbox, + 1 reverse gear
Weight789 kg (1,739 lb)
FuelPetronas Primax
LubricantsPetronas Tutela
BrakesBrembo carbon discs and pads with rear brake-by-wire system
Tyres
with OZ forged magnesium wheels: 18"
ClutchZF carbon fibre reinforced carbon plate
Competition history
Notable entrantsMercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Notable drivers
Debut2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
220815

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance, commonly referred to as the Mercedes W14, is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team that competed in the 2023 Formula One World Championship.[2] The W14 was driven by 7-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, who completed his second full season with the team.[3][4] The W14 became Mercedes' first winless car since 2011's MGP W02.

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  2. ^ "W14 First Words: Firing Up Our 2023 Mercedes-AMG F1 Car!". MercedesAMGF1.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  3. ^ "F1 2023 driver line-up: Who is confirmed for next season's grid?". PlanetF1. 2022-10-22. Archived from the original on 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
  4. ^ "2023 FIA Formula One World Championship – Entry List". Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 15 December 2022. Archived from the original on 7 January 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2022.