Mclaren F1 File: 2013

Tech Specs

Monocoque Chassis

McLaren-moulded carbonfibre composite incorporating front and side impact structures, and survival cell.

Front suspension

Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pullrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement.

Rear suspension

Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pullrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement.

Electronics

McLaren Electronic Systems. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, dashboard, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry.

Bodywork

Carbon-fibre composite. Including engine cover, sidepods, floor, nose, front wing and rear wing. Driver-operated drag reduction system.

Lubricants

Mobilith SHC 1500 Grease – lubricates the four tripod joints on the drive-shafts resisting the high temperatures generated by the exhaust and braking systems; Mobilith SHC 220 Grease – minimises rolling resistance in the car’s ceramic wheel bearings to help maximise speed; Mobil SHC Hydraulic Oil – running at over 200 bar and 100C this fluid is an essential part of the hydraulic system which controls gear shift, the throttles and operation of DRS and steering systems.

Race wheels: Enkei.

Brake callipers: Akebono.

Master cylinders: Akebono.

Batteries: GS Yuasa Corporation.

Steering: McLaren power-assisted.

Instruments: McLaren Electronic Systems.

Paint solutions: AkzoNobel Car Refinishes using Sikkens Products.Engine

Type: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y.Capacity: 2.4 litres.Cylinders: 8.Maximum rpm: 18,000.Fuel: ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel).Spark plugs: NGK Formula 1 specification racing spark plugsWeight: 95kg

KERS [hybrid]

Type: Mercedes-Benz.e-Motor: Engine-mounted electrical motor/generator.ESS: Integrated energy storage cells and power electronics.Power: 60 kW.

Transmission

Gearbox: McLaren-moulded carbon-fibre composite. Integral rear impact structure.Gears: Seven forward and one reverse.Gear selection: McLaren seamless shift, hand-operated.Clutch: Carbon/carbon, hand-operated.Lubricants: Mobil 1 SHC Gear Oil – provides reduced fluid traction losses improving gearbox efficiency and delivering more power to the rear wheels.

2013 Drivers

Jenson Button

Team	McLaren
Nationality	British
Podiums	49
Points	999
Grand Prix entered	230
World Championships	1
Highest race finish	1 (x15)
Highest grid position	1 (x8)
Date of Birth	19/01/1980
Place of Birth	Frome, Somerset – UK

Sergio Perez

Team	McLaren
Nationality	Mexican
Podiums	3
Points	80
Grand Prix entered	38
World Championships	0
Highest race finish	2 (x2)
Highest grid position	4 (x1)
Date of Birth	26/01/1990
Place of Birth	Guadalajara