Mercedes W15

Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E Performance
	A W15 driven by Hamilton during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Category	Formula One
Designer(s)	James Allison (Technical Director); John Owen (Car Design Director); Jarrod Murphy (Aerodynamics Director); David Nelson (Performance Director); Ashley Way (Chief Engineer); Giacomo Tortora (Engineering Director); Emiliano Giangiulio (Head of Vehicle Performance); Gioacchino Vino (Chief Aerodynamicist); Hywel Thomas (Lead Power Unit Designer);
Predecessor	Mercedes W14
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Suspension (rear)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pullrod-activated inboard springs and dampers
Length	over 5,000 mm (197 in)
Width	2,000 mm (79 in)
Height	950 mm (37 in)
Engine	Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 E Performance1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor	Motor Generator Unit Kinetic (MGU-K) and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission	8-speed hydraulic actuated semi automatic sequential gearbox, + 1 reverse gear
Weight	798 kg (1,759 lb)
Fuel	Petronas Primax
Lubricants	Petronas Tutela
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick); Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded); with BBS forged magnesium wheels: 18"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Notable drivers	44. Lewis Hamilton; 63. George Russell;
Debut	2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event	2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E Performance, commonly referred to as the Mercedes W15, is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to compete in the 2024 Formula One World Championship.^[1] This is the first Mercedes Formula One car fully designed by British designer and engineer James Allison since he returned to his previous position as Technical Director of Mercedes-AMG F1, swapping jobs with Mike Elliott, who had taken his place earlier.^[2] The car is driven by returning drivers George Russell and 7-time FIA Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who is in his final season with the team.^[3]^[4]

^ ^a ^b "F1 W15 E Performance". Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
^ "Mercedes confirm leadership reshuffle as James Allison returns to Technical Director role". Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
^ Chiu, Nigel; Slater, Craig (2 February 2024). "Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for 2025 Formula 1 season". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
^ "F1 Drivers 2024 – Verstappen, Hamilton, Leclerc and more". Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website. Retrieved 7 April 2024.

[Mercedes-1] "F1 W15 E Performance". Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Retrieved 8 April 2024.

[2] "Mercedes confirm leadership reshuffle as James Allison returns to Technical Director role". Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website. Retrieved 2023-04-21.

[Sky_Hamilton-3] Chiu, Nigel; Slater, Craig (2 February 2024). "Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for 2025 Formula 1 season". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.

[auto-4] "F1 Drivers 2024 – Verstappen, Hamilton, Leclerc and more". Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website. Retrieved 7 April 2024.

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