McLaren MP4-21

McLaren MP4-21
Category	Formula One
Constructor	McLaren
Designer(s)	Adrian Newey (Technical Director); Paddy Lowe (Engineering Director); Tim Goss (Chief Engineer); Mike Coughlan (Chief Designer); Peter Prodromou (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	MP4-20
Successor	MP4-22
Technical specifications
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre monocoque incorporating front and side impact structures
Suspension (front)	Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Suspension (rear)	As front
Engine	Mercedes-Benz FO108S, 2.4 litre V8 normally aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission	McLaren Applied Technologies 7-speed + 1 reverse sequential seamless semi-automatic paddle shift with epicyclic differential and multi-plate limited slip clutch
Fuel	Mobil 1 unleaded
Tyres	Michelin
Competition history
Notable entrants	Team McLaren Mercedes
Notable drivers	3. Kimi Räikkönen; 4. Juan Pablo Montoya; 4. Pedro de la Rosa
Debut	2006 Bahrain Grand Prix
Teams' Championships	0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The McLaren MP4-21 is a Formula One car designed by Adrian Newey for the 2006 Formula One season. The car continues the MP4-X naming system and is notable for its striking chrome livery with red stripes designed to maximize the visibility of the team's new primary sponsor Emirates. The distinctive needle-nose design was previously used on the MP4-19 in 2004. The MP4-21 was the first McLaren car to be powered by purely Mercedes-Benz engines after 11 years partnership with Ilmor as an engine builder.

The car started the season in the hands of Kimi Räikkönen and Juan Pablo Montoya, but after a few races it soon became clear that it was not as competitive as its predecessor, the MP4-20, with an apparent improvement in reliability countered by an underpowered Mercedes engine. McLaren did not win a race all season, for the first time since 1996. Their best results were second-place finishes for Kimi Räikkönen in Australia and Italy, for Juan Pablo Montoya in Monaco, and for Pedro de la Rosa in Hungary.

A birdseye view of the rear.
The MP4-21 at Donington Park.
The MP4-21 being driven by Kimi Räikkönen.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	Points	WCC
2006	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz V8	M		BHR	MAL	AUS	SMR	EUR	ESP	MON	GBR	CAN	USA	FRA	GER	HUN	TUR	ITA	CHN	JPN	BRA	110	3rd
				Kimi Räikkönen	3	Ret	2	5	4	5	Ret	3	3	Ret	5	3	Ret	Ret	2	Ret	5	5
				Juan Pablo Montoya	5	4	Ret	3	Ret	Ret	2	6	Ret	Ret
				Pedro de la Rosa											7	Ret	2	5	Ret	5	11	8

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External links

MP4-21 technical specifications (scroll down)

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