Mercedes MGP W01
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Mercedes | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque | ||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz FO 108X V8 (90°) 18,000 RPM-Limited Mid engine rear wheel drive | ||||||||
| Weight | 620 kg (1,367 lb) (including driver) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas | ||||||||
| Tyres | Bridgestone BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13" | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Mercedes GP Petronas | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | 3.  Michael Schumacher 4. Nico Rosberg | ||||||||
| Debut | 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix | ||||||||
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The Mercedes MGP W01 is a Formula One motor racing car designed and built by the Mercedes GP Petronas team for the 2010 season and driven by returning seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg, due to be released at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo near Valencia at the first official test of the year on February 1. The team's silver livery was officially unveiled at the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart on January 25, 2010 on the chassis of a Brawn BGP 001 following Mercedes' purchase of the championship-winning team.
