McLaren MP4/15

The McLaren MP4/15 was a Formula One car designed by Adrian Newey and used by the McLaren-Mercedes team in the 2000 Formula One World Championship. The car proved highly competitive and scored seven victories just like its predecessor the MP4/14, but was narrowly beaten to both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships by the Ferrari F1-2000.

McLaren MP4/15
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMcLaren
Designer(s)Adrian Newey (Technical Director)
Steve Nichols (Engineering Director)
Neil Oatley (Design Director)
Henri Durand (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorMP4/14
SuccessorMP4-16
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod
EngineIlmor-built Mercedes-Benz FO110J V10 (72°) naturally aspirated
TransmissionMcLaren 7-speed longitudinal sequential, semi-automatic.
FuelMobil 1
TyresBridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsWest McLaren Mercedes
Notable drivers1. Mika Häkkinen
2. David Coulthard
Debut2000 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
177712
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0


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