Mercedes W15

Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E Performance
The W15 driven by George Russell during the Dutch Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
Designer(s)
  • James Allison (Technical Director)
  • John Owen (Car Design Director)
  • Jarrod Murphy (Aerodynamics Director)
  • David Nelson (Performance Director)
  • Ashley Way (Chief Engineer)
  • Giacomo Tortora (Engineering Director)
  • Emiliano Giangiulio (Head of Vehicle Performance)
  • Gioacchino Vino (Chief Aerodynamicist)
    Hywel Thomas (Lead Power Unit Designer)
PredecessorMercedes W14
Technical specifications[1]
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Suspension (rear)Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Lengthover 5,000 mm (197 in)
Width2,000 mm (79 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
EngineMercedes-AMG F1 M15 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
Transmission8-speed hydraulic actuated semi automatic sequential gearbox, + 1 reverse gear
Weight798 kg (1,759 lb)
FuelPetronas Primax
LubricantsPetronas Tutela
Tyres
with BBS forged magnesium wheels: 18"
Competition history
Notable entrantsMercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
Notable drivers
Debut2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
First win2024 Austrian Grand Prix
Last win2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Last event2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E Performance, commonly referred to as the Mercedes W15, is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to compete in the 2024 Formula One World Championship.[1]

This is the first Mercedes Formula One car fully designed under British designer and engineer James Allison since his return to the role of Technical Director in 2023.[2] The car is driven by returning drivers George Russell and 7-time World Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton, in his final season with the team.[3][4] The car has achieved nine podiums, four fastest laps, three pole positions, and four victories; with Russell winning in the Austrian Grand Prix and Las Vegas Grand Prix, while Hamilton won the British Grand Prix and Belgian Grand Prix.

  1. ^ a b "F1 W15 E Performance". Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Archived from the original on 12 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Mercedes confirm leadership reshuffle as James Allison returns to Technical Director role". Formula 1 – The Official F1 Website. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  3. ^ Chiu, Nigel; Slater, Craig (2 February 2024). "Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for 2025 Formula 1 season". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  4. ^ "F1 Drivers 2024 – Verstappen, Hamilton, Leclerc and more". Formula 1 – The Official F1 Website. Retrieved 7 April 2024.