McLaren MP4/15

McLaren MP4/15
Mika Häkkinen driving the MP4/15 at the 2000 United States Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMcLaren
DesignersAdrian Newey (Technical Director)
Neil Oatley (Chief Designer)
Steve Nichols (Engineering Director)
Matthew Jeffreys (Head of Vehicle Design)
David North (Head of Transmission)
David Neilson (Head of Suspension)
Paddy Lowe (Head of R&D)
Henri Durand (Head of Aerodynamics)
Mario Illien (Technical Director, Engine - Ilmor-Mercedes)
Stuart Grove (Chief Designer, Engine - Ilmor-Mercedes)
PredecessorMP4/14
SuccessorMP4-16
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod
EngineMercedes-Benz FO110J, V10 (72°) naturally aspirated
TransmissionMcLaren 7-speed longitudinal sequential, semi-automatic.
BatteryGS
Power815 hp (608 kW) @ 17,800 rpm[1][2]
FuelMobil
LubricantsMobil 1
TyresBridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsWest McLaren Mercedes
Notable drivers1. Finland Mika Häkkinen
2. United Kingdom David Coulthard
Debut2000 Australian Grand Prix
First win2000 British Grand Prix
Last win2000 Belgian Grand Prix
Last event2000 Malaysian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
177712
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The McLaren MP4/15 was a Formula One car used by the McLaren-Mercedes team in the 2000 Formula One World Championship.

Overview

The chassis was designed by Adrian Newey, Steve Nichols, Neil Oatley and Henri Durand with Mario Illien designing the bespoke Ilmor engine. 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.

During the season, the team was deducted 10 constructors points at the Austrian Grand Prix after one of the FIA-mandated seals were found to be missing; no evidence of tampering was found.[3]

Steering wheel

Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard used different shaped MP4/15 steering wheels. Häkkinen's version was the butterfly-style wheel, and Coulthard's included a lower grip. McLaren used four gearshift paddles in the MP4/15. The two blue paddles are the gear selectors, while the lower pair allow the driver to operate the clutch with either hand.[4][5]

Sponsorship and livery

McLaren used 'West' logos, except at the British and French Grands Prix where it used the respective drivers' first name.

^ – Hakkinen's win at the Austrian Grand Prix did not count towards Constructor's Championship points standings as FIA discovered post-race that a mandatory seal was missing.[3]

References

  1. ^ "McLaren MP4-15". www.f1technical.net. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Engine Mercedes". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Hakkinen's Austria win stands, but team lose constructors' points". GrandPrix.com. Inside F1, Inc. 25 July 2000. Archived from the original on 24 April 2005. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Giorgio Piola's history of F1 steering wheel evolution". Motorsport.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2026. Retrieved 16 April 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ "Häkkinen and Coulthard Onboard 2000". Youtube.com. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
  6. ^ "All championship race entries, in an McLaren MP4/15". ChicaneF1. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  7. ^ "McLaren MP4/15". StatsF1. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
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