McLaren MP4-19

The McLaren MP4-19 is a Formula One racing car that was built by McLaren for the 2004 season. It was designed by Adrian Newey, and driven by Kimi Räikkönen and David Coulthard. It was described as a "debugged version" of the ill-fated McLaren MP4-18, but it was not a successful car. The team suffered various problems concerning reliability at the beginning of the season, with eight retirements in five races. By mid-season a new car, the MP4-19B, was required. This was an all-new car with a radically redesigned aerodynamic package. The results were immediately positive and gave the team hope of a better end to the season. Coulthard qualified third for the MP4-19B's first race at the French Grand Prix, followed by further points and podiums from both drivers. The upgrade was finally justified when Räikkönen gave the team its only win of the season when he won the Belgian Grand Prix.

McLaren MP4-19
McLaren MP4-19B

David Coulthard at the 2004 Canadian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	McLaren
Designer(s)	Adrian Newey (Technical Director) Paddy Lowe (Engineering Director) Pat Fry (Chief Engineer) Mike Coughlan (Chief Designer) Peter Prodromou (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	MP4-17D / MP4-18
Successor	MP4-20
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)	Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Suspension (rear)	Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Engine	Ilmor-built Mercedes-Benz FO110Q V10 (90°) naturally aspirated
Transmission	McLaren 7-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
Fuel	Exxon, Mobil
Lubricants	Mobil 1
Tyres	Michelin
Competition history
Notable entrants	West McLaren Mercedes
Notable drivers	5. David Coulthard 6. Kimi Räikkönen
Debut	2004 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles F.Laps 18 1 1 2
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

For most of the season, the MP4-19 featured a narrow, needle-like nose design first seen on the MP4-18. A wider, flatter nose was trialled at the Italian Grand Prix but was not retained.[1] This would later be carried over to the MP4-20 in 2005, whilst the needle nose would be reused on the MP4-21 in 2006.

The team eventually finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship with 69 points, the team's lowest finish of the McLaren-Mercedes partnership since the 1996 season. McLaren used 'West' logos, except at the Canadian, French and British Grands Prix.

Members of the McLaren Formula One team push driver Kimi Räikkönen's MP4-19 into the garage during qualifying for the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis in 2004.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

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
2004	McLaren	Mercedes-Benz FO110Q V10	M		AUS	MAL	BHR	SMR	ESP	MON	EUR	CAN	USA	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	CHN	JPN	BRA	69	5th
				David Coulthard	8	6	Ret	12	10	Ret	Ret	6	7	6	7	4	9	7	6	9	Ret	11
				Kimi Räikkönen	Ret	Ret	Ret	8	11	Ret	Ret	5	6	7	2	Ret	Ret	1	Ret	3	6	2

References

1. McMurray, Bob (2004-10-22). "Ask Bob: Edition 18 2004". Television New Zealand. Archived from the original on 2015-01-28. Retrieved 2015-01-24.