Mercedes GP Petronas Formula One Team
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| Year of Foundation: | 1926 |
| Founder: | Mercedes |
| Debut: | Grand Prix of France 1954 |
| Grand Prix: | 23 |
| World Champions: | 2 |
| Wins: | 9 |
| Pole Positions: | 8 |
| Fastest Laps: | 9 |
| Points: | 271.14 |
| Team Principal: | Ross Brawn |
| Designers: | Hans Scherrenberg (1954-1955) Ludwig Krause (1954-1955) Hans Gassmann (1954-1955) |
| 2010 Test Driver(s): | Nick Heidfeld |
| Address: | |
| Internet: | www.mercedes-gp.com |
| MERCEDES MGP W01/MERCEDES-BENZ FO 108X V8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION |
| Chassis |
| Construction | Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure |
| Suspension | Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers |
| Dampers | Sachs |
| Race Wheels | BBS forged magnesium |
| Brakes | Brembo calipers. Carbon disk pads |
| Steering | Power assisted rack and pinion |
| Electronics | FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system |
| Gearbox | Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation. Seven speed unit with carbon composite maincase. Carbon plate clutch |
| Dimensions |
| Overall length | 4800 mm |
| Overall height | 950 mm |
| Overall width | 1800 mm |
| Engine |
| Type | Mercedes-Benz FO 108X V8 |
| Configuration | V8, 90° |
| Piston Bore | 98 mm (FIA regulation) |
| Maximum Speed | 18 000 rpm (FIA regulatory limit for 2009) |
| Fuel | ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel) |
| Weight | 95 kg (minimum FIA regulation weight) |
| DRIVERS |
| Michael Schumacher (bio) |
| Date of Birth | January 3, 1969 |
| Place of Birth | Huerth-Hermuehlheim, Germany |
| Height | 1.74 m |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Nationality | German |
| Residence | Switzerland |
| Marital status | Married to Corina (1 daughter - Gina Maria, 1 son - Mick) |
| Favourite singers | Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, M. Rosenberg |
| Favourite food | Italian food |
| Favourite drink | Apple juice with mineral water |
| Internet | www.michael-schumacher.de |
| Michael Schumacher (career) |
| 1984 | Karts German Junior Champion. |
| 1985 | Karts German Junior Champion. World Championships runner-up. |
| 1986 | Karts German Championship. 3rd. European Championship. 3rd. |
| 1987 | Karts European and German Champion. |
| 1988 | German Formula Konig Champion. Nine wins. European FF1600 2nd. 4 races. One win (Zandvoort). German FF1600 6th. |
| 1989 | German F3 (WTS) 3rd. 163 points Macau F3 Won first heat. |
| 1990 | Sportscars Group C racing (Mercedes Benz) Win at Mexico with Jochen Mass. 5th in championship. 21 points. Two 2nd (Dijon and Nurburgring). German F3 (WTS Reynard) Champion. European F3 Cup |
| 1991 | Sportscars (Mercedes Benz) 9th. 43 points. Japanese F3000 (Ralt Mugen) 1 races. 2nd at Sugo. German DTM 12th. 4 points. Formula One (Team 7Up Jordan) 1 race. Formula One (Camel Benetton Ford) 5 races. 14th. 4 points. |
| 1992 | Formula One (Camel Benetton Ford) 3rd. 52 points. Win at Spa. Three 2nd (Spain, Canada, Australia). Three 3rd (Mexico, Brazil, Germany). Three 4th (South Africa, Monaco, Britain). |
| 1993 | Formula One (Camel Benetton Ford) 3rd. 53 points. Win at Portugal. Five 2nd (Imola, Canada, Britain, Germany, Belgium). Three 3rd (Brazil, Spain, France). |
| 1994 | Formula One (Mild Seven Benetton Ford) Champion. 92 points. Eight wins (Brazil, Pacific, Imola, Monaco, Canada, France, Hungary and Spain). 2nd Japan. |
| 1995 | Formula One (Mild Seven Benetton Renault) 102 points. Champion. Nine wins (Brazil, Spain, Monaco, France, Germany, Belgium, Europe (Nurburgring), Pacific (Aida, Japan). 2nd Portugal. 3rd Argentina. |
| 1996 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari SpA) Three wins (Spain, Belgium, Italy). Three 2nd (Europe, San Marino, Japan). Two 3rd (Brazil, Portugal). |
| 1997 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) 2nd, 78 points. Points removed. Five wins (Monaco, Canada, France, Belgium, Japan). Four 2nd (Australia, Brazil, Imola and Germany). |
| 1998 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) 2nd. 86 points. Six wins (Argentina, Canada, France, Britain. Hungary and Italy). Two 2nd (San Marino, Luxembourg). Three 3rd (Brazil, Spain, Austria). |
| 1999 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) 11 races. 5th. 44 points. Two wins. Three 2nd (Brazil, Malaysia, Japan). 3rd in Spain. |
| 2000 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) Champion. 108 points. Nine wins (Australia, Brazil, San Marino, Europe, Canada, Italy, USA, Japan, Malaysia). Two 2nd (Hungary, Belgium). |
| 2001 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro) Champion. 123 points. Nine wins (Australia, Malaysia, Spain, Monaco, Europe, France, Hungary, Germany, Japan). Five 2nd (Brazil, Austria, Canada, Great Britain, USA). |
| 2002 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro). Champion. 144 points. Eleven wins (Australia, Brazil, San Marino, Spain, Austria, Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Japan). Five 2nd (Monaco, Europe, Hungary, Italy, USA). One 3rd (Malaysia). |
| 2003 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro). Champion. 93 points. Six wins (San Marino, Spain, Austria, Canada, Italy, USA. One 3rd (Monaco). |
| 2004 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro). Champion. 148 points. Thirteen wins (Australia, Malaysia, Bahrain, San Marino, Spain, Europe, Canada, USA, France, Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, Japan). Two 2nd (Belgium, Italy). |
| 2005 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro). 3rd. 62 points. One win (USA). Three 2nd (San Marino, Canada, Hungary). One 3rd (France). |
| 2006 | Formula One (Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro). 2nd. 121 points. Seven wins (San Marino, Europe, USA, France, Germany, Italy, China). Four 2nd (Bahrain, Spain, Great Britain, Canada). One 3rd (Turkey). |
| Nico Rosberg (bio) |
| Date of Birth | June 27, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Wiesbaden, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Residence | Monaco |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Weight | 69 kg |
| Hobbies | Soccer, snowboarding, jet-skiing |
| Internet: | www.nico-rosberg.de |
| Nico Rosberg (career) |
| 1996 | Regional Cote d'Azur mini-kart Champion. |
| 1997 | French mini-kart Champion. |
| 1998 | North American ICA Junior Karting Champion. |
| 1999 | Italian ICA Junior Karting Championship ICA Junior European Karting Championship 4th. |
| 2000 | Formula A European Karting Championship |
| 2001 | Super A World Karting Championship |
| 2002 | Formula BMW ADAC Champion. 9 wins. |
| 2003 | Formula 3 Euro-series (Team Rosberg) 2nd in Rookie Category. 8th. 45 points. One win (Le Mans Bugatti). One 2nd (Adria). Three 3rd (Hockenheim, Nurburgring, A1-Ring). |
| 2004 | Formula 3 Euro-series (Team Rosberg) 4th. 70 points. Three wins (two times - Hockenheim, Nurburgring). One 2nd (Magny-Cours). One 3rd (Nurburgring). |
| 2005 | GP2 Championship (ART Grand Prix) Champion. 120 points. Five wins (Magny-Cours, Silverstone, Hockenheim, two times - Bahrain). Three 2nd (Hungaroring, two times - Monza). Four 3rd (Monaco, Nurburgring, Istanbul, Spa-Francorchamps). Formula One (BMW WilliamsF1 Team) Official test driver. |
| 2006 | Formula One (WilliamsF1 Team) 17th. 4 points. |
| 2007 | Formula One (AT&T WilliamsF1 Team) 9th. 20 points. |
| 2008 | Formula One (AT&T WilliamsF1 Team) 13th. 17 points. One 2nd (Singapore). One 3rd (Australia). |
| 2009 | Formula One (AT&T WilliamsF1 Team) 7th. 34,5 points. |
| TEAM HISTORY |
| Names, titles, points... |
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| TEAM's HISTORY |
| Cars, years, engines... |
 Model: W196 Year: 1954-1955 Engine: Mercedes M196 Wins: 6 (2 WC) Pole positions: 4 Fastest Laps: 6 |
 Model: W196 Year: 1954-1955 Engine: Mercedes M196 Wins: 3 Pole positions: 4 Fastest Laps: 2 |
 Model: MGP W01 Year: 2010 Engine: Mercedes FO 108X Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 |
| DRIVERS |
| Names and results |
 Juan Manuel Fangio  Years: 1954-1955 Wins: 8 (2 WC) Pole positions: 7 Fastest Laps: 5 Points: 81.14 |
 Karl Kling  Years: 1954-1955 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Points: 17 |
 Hans Herrmann Years: 1954-1955 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Points: 9 |
 Hermann Lang Years: 1954 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 0 |
 Stirling Moss  Years: 1955 Wins: 1 Pole positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 2 Points: 23 |
 Piero Taruffi  Years: 1955 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 9 |
 Andre Simon  Years: 1955 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 0 |
Nico Rosberg Years: 2010 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 94 |
Michael Schumacher Years: 2010 Wins: 0 Pole positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Points: 38 |
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