McLaren MP4/14

McLaren MP4/14
	Mika Häkkinen driving the MP4/14 at the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	McLaren
Designer(s)	Adrian Newey (Technical Director); Steve Nichols (Engineering Director); Neil Oatley (Design Director); Henri Durand (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	MP4/13
Successor	MP4/15
Technical specifications
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre/aluminium honeycomb composite structure.
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, pushrod-operated rockers.
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbones, pushrod-operated rockers.
Engine	Ilmor-built Mercedes-Benz FO110H 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 72° V10, naturally aspirated, mid-engined.
Transmission	McLaren 7-speed sequential
Power	785–810 hp (585.4–604.0 kW) at 17,000 rpm[1][2]
Weight	600 kg (1,323 lb) (inc. driver.)
Fuel	Mobil Unleaded
Tyres	Bridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrants	West McLaren Mercedes
Notable drivers	1. Mika Häkkinen; 2. David Coulthard
Debut	1999 Australian Grand Prix
Drivers' Championships	1 (Häkkinen)

The McLaren MP4/14 was a Formula One car used by the McLaren-Mercedes team in the 1999 Formula One World Championship. The chassis was designed by Adrian Newey, Steve Nichols, Neil Oatley and Henri Durand with Mario Illien designing the bespoke Ilmor engine. The car was used by Mika Häkkinen to win the Drivers' Championship for the second time in a row, although the Constructors' Championship was won by Ferrari using the F399.

The MP4/14 was the fastest car of the season, with aerodynamics that were even more advanced than the previous year's all-conquering MP4/13, while the Mercedes engine remained the most powerful on the grid. However, serious reliability problems, as well as errors by the drivers, meant that the Constructors' Championship was won by Ferrari.[3]

McLaren used 'West' logos, except at the French, British and Belgian Grands Prix.

McLaren MP4/14 on display at the Donington Collection. The car carries chassis number 4 and is in the state it crossed the line to win both the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix and the Formula One Drivers' Championship for its driver, Mika Häkkinen.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	Points	WCC
1999	McLaren	Mercedes V10	B		AUS	BRA	SMR	MON	ESP	CAN	FRA	GBR	AUT	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	EUR	MAL	JPN	124	2nd
				Mika Häkkinen	Ret	1	Ret	3	1	1	2	Ret	3	Ret	1	2	Ret	5	3	1
				David Coulthard	Ret	Ret	2	Ret	2	7	Ret	1	2	5	2	1	5	Ret	Ret	Ret

References

AUTOCOURSE 1999-2000, Henry, Alan (ed.), Hazleton Publishing Ltd. (1999) ISBN 1-874557-34-9

"McLaren Racing - Heritage - MP4-14". www.mclaren.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
"Engine Mercedes". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
"McLaren MP4/14 Was Good, But Not Good Enough For the Double". www.snaplap.net. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2019.

External links

Awards
Preceded by McLaren MP4/13	Autosport Racing Car Of The Year 1999	Succeeded by Ferrari F1-2000

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[1] "McLaren Racing - Heritage - MP4-14". www.mclaren.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.

[2] "Engine Mercedes". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 17 November 2020.

[3] "McLaren MP4/14 Was Good, But Not Good Enough For the Double". www.snaplap.net. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2019.