Mercedes W13

The Mercedes W13, officially Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 E Performance,[2] is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to compete in the 2022 Formula One World Championship. The car is driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. The chassis is Mercedes' first car under the 2022 technical regulations.[3] The W13 sees the return of the traditional silver livery, after the W11 and W12 were painted black in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Mercedes W13
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Designer(s)
  • James Allison (Chief Technical Officer)
  • Mike Elliott (Technical Director)
  • John Owen (Chief Designer)
  • Jarrod Murphy (Aerodynamics Director)
  • Loïc Serra (Performance Director)
  • Ashley Way (Deputy Chief Designer)
  • Giacomo Tortora (Deputy Chief Designer)
  • Emiliano Giangiulio (Head of Vehicle Performance)
  • Eric Blandin (Chief Aerodynamicist)
PredecessorMercedes W12
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)Double wishbone push-rod actuated springs, dampers, and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone pull-rod actuated dampers and anti-roll bar
EngineMercedes-AMG F1 M13 E Performance
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout 1.6 L (98 cu in) Turbo Rear-mid mounted
Electric motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
FuelPetronas Primax[1]
Tyres
Competition history
Notable entrantsMercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Notable drivers
Debut2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
40200

Launch and pre-season testing

The Mercedes AMG F1 W13 was officially unveiled at the Silverstone Circuit with Hamilton and Russell completing an inaugural shakedown on 18 February 2022.[4] The car took part the pre-season testing 1 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 23 February – 25 February.[5] During the three testing days, the car completed 392 laps; a total of 1,832 km (1,138 mi), which equivalent close to 6 race distances.[5] The car then took part in the second pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit on 10 March – 12 March.[6] During the three testing days, the car completed 384 laps; a total of 2,078 km (1,291 mi), equivalent to 6.7 race distances.[6] Both tests showed that the car appeared to be suffering handling and balance problems partly due to excessive porpoising, with Hamilton writing off the teams' chances of winning the first race of the season.[7] The W13 underwent a significant change with an almost 'Sidepod-less' design. This design was used throughout the Bahrain test and became the primary design for the team. Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, was initially quoted as saying that the design was not "to the spirit of the regulations." A Red Bull spokesperson later said this was incorrect, stating that "no official comment" had been made by the team.[8]

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year Entrant Power unit Tyres Driver name Grands Prix Points WCC pos.
BHR SAU AUS EMI MIA ESP MON AZE CAN GBR AUT FRA HUN BEL NED ITA SIN JPN USA MXC SAP ABU
2022 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes-AMG F1 M13 P Lewis Hamilton 3 10 4 13 77* 3rd*
George Russell 4 5 3 4
Reference:[9][10]

* Season still in progress.

References
  1. "F1 M13 E Performance". www.mercedesamgf1.com. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  2. A New Era Starts Here: Firing Up our 2022 Mercedes-AMG F1 Car!, retrieved 2021-12-24
  3. "Formula 1 2022 Technical Regulations" (PDF). Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  4. "Officially unveiled Mercedes AMG F1 W13". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  5. "2022 Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing 1". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  6. "2022 Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing 2". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  7. Benson, Andrew. "Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes cannot compete for wins after Bahrain testing". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  8. "Why Mercedes' radical sidepods are testing's biggest talking point". ESPN.com. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  9. "2022 Constructor Standings". Formula1.com. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  10. "Mercedes F1 W13". StatsF1. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
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