Mercedes F1 W04
The W04 driven by Lewis Hamilton at the Malaysian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Mercedes | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Bob Bell (Technical Director) Aldo Costa (Engineering Director) Geoff Willis (Technology Director) John Owen (Chief Designer) Loïc Serra (Chief Vehicle Dynamicist) Russell Cooley (Chief Engineer) Mike Elliott (Head of Aerodynamics) David Jeffrey (Chief Aerodynamicist) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Mercedes F1 W03 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Moulded carbon fibre composite monocoque incorporating front and side impact structures | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Pushrod suspension | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Pullrod suspension | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz FO 108F 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°) naturally-aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Jointly Xtrac 1044 with Mercedes AMG housing 7-speed semi-automatic transmission including reverse | ||||||||||
| Power | 750 + 80 hp (559 + 60 kW) @ 18,000 rpm with KERS mode | ||||||||||
| Weight | 642 kg | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas Primax | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Petronas Syntium | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 9. Nico Rosberg 10. Lewis Hamilton | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2013 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| First win | 2013 Monaco Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last win | 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Mercedes F1 W04 (originally known as the Mercedes AMG W04) is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Mercedes team for use in the 2013 season. It was driven by 2008 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who joined the team after Michael Schumacher's retirement, and Nico Rosberg, who remained with the team for a fourth season.