McLaren MP4-29
Kevin Magnussen in the McLaren MP4 -29 at the driving test before the season in Jerez
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The McLaren MP4 -29 is the Formula 1 racecar of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes for the 2014 Formula 1 season. He is the 42 McLaren Formula 1 cars. The car was introduced on January 24, 2014 in Woking. The presentation was broadcast live on the Internet platform YouTube.
Technology and Development
The MP4 -29 is the successor to the MP4 - 28, wherein the vehicle visually and technically differs significantly from its predecessor because of rule changes for the 2014 Formula 1 season.
Is powered MP4 -29 from the newly developed Mercedes- Benz PU106A hybrid, a 1.6 -liter V6 engine with a turbocharger. While the ERS made by the motor manufacturer Mercedes, the eight-speed transmission is a development of McLaren. Regulations Because there is only a central exhaust pipe, which is above the taillight. In addition, the air inlet of the air box is split in two over the driver's helmet by a horizontal strut.
Due to the rule changes for the 2014 season, the nose of the vehicle is significantly lower than that of the vehicle last year. The front wing is suspended on two rather widely spaced struts, while the forwardly projecting nose is significantly narrower. This brought the vehicle already during the presentation of the nickname " coati " one.
The MP4 -29 has paneled upper control arms and tie rods at the rear suspension. These have in the area of the rear wing on a wing profile and are thus additional downforce on the rear axle generate.
Paint and sponsorship
The MP4 -29 is painted silver-gray. The information presented in previous models red accents have disappeared after the withdrawal of the main sponsor Vodafone. Sponsor stickers on the vehicle come from Mobil 1, Hugo Boss and TAG Heuer.
Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix McLaren announced first without new main sponsor, but to compete with black side boxes and large logos of Mobil 1. This was the 20-year long partnership between McLaren and ExxonMobil.
Driver
Jenson Button stays at McLaren. His new team-mate is Formula 1 newcomer Kevin Magnussen, who replaced Sergio Pérez. Pérez joins Force India.