McLaren MCL34
| Category | Formula 1 | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | McLaren | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Pat Fry (Engineering Director) Peter Prodromou (Chief Engineer, Aerodynamics) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | McLaren MCL33 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications[1][2][3][4] | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre composite monocoque with survival cell | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and dampers | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and dampers | ||||||||||
| Engine | Renault E-Tech 19 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 motor | Renault kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems | ||||||||||
| Transmission | McLaren Applied Technology semi-automatic, eight-speed sequential gearbox with epicyclic differential and multi-plate clutch | ||||||||||
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery | ||||||||||
| Weight | 743 kg (1,638 lb) (with driver) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Petrobras | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Petrobras | ||||||||||
| Brakes | Akebono brake-by-wire system with carbon discs and pads | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) Pirelli Cinturato (wet) Enkei 13" wheels | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | McLaren F1 Team | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 4. Lando Norris 55. Carlos Sainz Jr. | ||||||||||
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The McLaren MCL34 is a Formula 1 racing car designed by Pat Fry and constructed by McLaren to compete in the 2019 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The car is due to be driven by Carlos Sainz Jr., who joined the team from the Renault Sport F1 Team; and 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship runner-up Lando Norris.[5][6] Sainz Jr. and Norris replaced Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne, both of whom left the team at the end of the 2018 championship. The MCL34 is powered by a Renault engine,[7][8] the Renault E-Tech 19,[2] and is due to make its competitive début at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix.
Design and development
Design team
Tim Goss and Matt Morris left McLaren at the end of the 2018 championship. Peter Prodromou remained in his role of chief aerodynamics engineer. Pat Fry returned to the team as technical director; Fry had previously worked for the team between 1993 and 2010 before he moved to Ferrari.[9] The team recruited James Key from Scuderia Toro Rosso to oversee development of the MCL34 during the season.[10]
References
- ^ "McLaren MCL34 Technical Specification". mclaren.com. McLaren F1 Team. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ a b "McLaren unveils MCL34 alongside new 2019 driver line-up". mclaren.com. McLaren F1 Team. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ Noble, Jonathan (20 February 2018). "McLaren Formula 1 team changes fuel supplier to Petrobras". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ Noble, Jonathan; Cooper, Adam (20 October 2018). "Pirelli reveals changed colour range for 2019 F1 tyres". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "Carlos Sainz to race for McLaren from 2019". mclaren.com. McLaren F1 Team. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "Lando Norris to drive for McLaren in 2019". mclaren.com. McLaren F1 Team. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "McLaren Racing and Renault Sport Racing confirm partnership". mclaren.com. McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team. 15 September 2017. Archived from the original on 15 September 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "McLaren-Honda split after three years of troubled partnership". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ Noble, Jonathan (4 September 2018). "Fry returns to McLaren to strengthen F1 team's technical department". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ Anderson, Gary (14 February 2019). "Has McLaren learned from its mistakes?". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
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