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{{Short description|Formula One racing car}}
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{{Use British English|date=February 2018}}
{{Infobox racing car
{{Infobox racing car
| Car_name = McLaren MP4/11<br>McLaren MP4/11B
| Car_name = McLaren MP4/11
| Image = [[File:McLaren MP4-11.JPG|275px]]
| Image = [[File:McLaren MP4-11.JPG|275px]]
|Caption=The MP4/11 on display at {{ill|Stars and Cars|de}} event on [[Stuttgart]] in 2007
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Constructor = [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]]
| Constructor = [[McLaren]]
| Designer = [[Neil Oatley]] {{smaller|(Executive Engineer)}}<br />[[Steve Nichols]] {{smaller|(Engineering Director)}}<br />Matthew Jeffreys {{smaller|(Head of Vehicle Design)}}<br />David North {{smaller|(Chief Transmission Engineer)}}<br /> David Neilson {{smaller|(Chief Suspension Engineer)}}<br />[[Paddy Lowe]] {{smaller|(Head of R&D)}}<br />[[Henri Durand]] {{smaller|(Head of Aerodynamics)}}<br />[[Mario Illien]] {{smaller|(Chief Engine Designer (Ilmor-Mercedes))}}
| Designer = [[Neil Oatley]]
| Predecessor = [[McLaren MP4/10|MP4/10C]]
| Predecessor = [[McLaren MP4/10|MP4/10C]]
| Successor = [[McLaren MP4/12|MP4/12]]
| Successor = [[McLaren MP4/12|MP4/12]]
| Team = [[McLaren (racing)|Marlboro McLaren Mercedes]]
| Team = [[McLaren|Marlboro McLaren Mercedes]]
| Drivers = 7. {{flagicon|FIN}} [[Mika Häkkinen]]<br>8. {{flagicon|GBR}} [[David Coulthard]]
| Drivers = 7. {{flagicon|FIN}} [[Mika Häkkinen]]<br>8. {{flagicon|GBR}} [[David Coulthard]]
| Chassis = carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
| Chassis = carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
| Front suspension = inboard spring/damper operated by pushrod bellcrank/unequal-length wishbones
| Front suspension = inboard spring/damper operated by pushrod bellcrank/unequal-length wishbones
| Rear suspension = inboard spring/damper operated by pushrod bellcrank/unequal-length wishbones
| Rear suspension = inboard spring/damper operated by pushrod bellcrank/unequal-length wishbones
| Engine name = [[Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines|Mercedes-Benz]] FO110/3 75-degree [[V10 engine|V10]]
| Engine name = [[Ilmor]]-built [[Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains|Mercedes-Benz]] FO110/3 75-degree [[V10 engine|V10]]
| Power = {{convert|720|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} @ 15,700 rpm<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/moteur-mercedes.aspx|title=Engine Mercedes|website=www.statsf1.com|access-date=14 December 2020}}</ref>
| Gearbox name = [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]] six-speed longitudinal semi-automatic
| Gearbox name = [[McLaren]] six-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
| Fuel = [[Mobil 1]]
| Fuel = [[Mobil 1]]
| Tyres = [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear]]
| Tyres = [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear]]
| Debut = [[1996 Australian Grand Prix]]
| Debut = [[1996 Australian Grand Prix]]
|Last_event=[[1996 Japanese Grand Prix]]
| Races = 16
| Races = 16
| Wins = 0
| Wins = 0
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| Poles = 0
| Poles = 0
| Fastest_laps = 0
| Fastest_laps = 0
| Podiums = 6
}}
}}


The '''McLaren MP4/11''' was the car with which the [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]] team competed in the {{F1|1996}} [[Formula One]] season. It was driven by [[Mika Häkkinen]], who was in his third full season with the team, and [[David Coulthard]], who moved from [[Williams Grand Prix Engineering|Williams]].
The '''McLaren MP4/11''' was the car with which the [[McLaren]] team competed in the [[1996 Formula One World Championship]]. The chassis was designed by [[Neil Oatley]], [[Steve Nichols]], Matthew Jeffreys, David North, David Neilson, [[Paddy Lowe]] and [[Henri Durand]], with [[Mario Illien]] designing the bespoke [[Ilmor]] engine. It was driven by Finn [[Mika Häkkinen]], who was in his third full season with the team, and Briton [[David Coulthard]], who moved from [[Williams Grand Prix Engineering|Williams]].


== Overview ==
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McLaren had endured a disappointing season in {{F1|1995}}, with the [[McLaren MP4/10|MP4/10]] beset by handling and reliability problems in the team's first year in partnership with [[Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines|Mercedes-Benz]]. The second year of the arrangement was far more productive with both performance and reliability improved, but the team had yet to make the serious breakthrough necessary to challenge the "big three" of Williams, [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] and [[Benetton Formula|Benetton]].


=== Background ===
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In pre-season testing, which took place at [[Autódromo do Estoril|Estoril]] in February 1996 and [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]] in March, four-times world champion [[Alain Prost]] was brought in as a technical advisor to test-drive the MP4/11 in Häkkinen's absence, who was still recovering from his near-fatal crash during qualifying for the [[1995 Australian Grand Prix]].<ref name=gpcom>[http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns00472.html "Prost tries new McLaren"]. grandprix.com. 1996-02-12. Retrieved 2014-11-01.</ref>
⚫
McLaren had endured a mostly disappointing season in {{F1|1995}}, with the [[McLaren MP4/10|MP4/10]] beset by handling and reliability problems in the team's first year in partnership with [[Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains|Mercedes-Benz]], although it did score two podiums and regular points. The second year of the arrangement was to be far more productive with both performance and reliability improved, but the team had yet to make the serious breakthrough necessary to challenge the "big three" of Williams, [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] and [[Benetton Formula|Benetton]].


=== Pre-season testing ===
⚫
In pre-season testing, which took place at [[Autódromo do Estoril|Estoril]] in February 1996 and [[Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone]] in March, four-times world champion [[Alain Prost]] was brought in as a technical advisor to test-drive the MP4/11 in Häkkinen's absence, who was still recovering from his near-fatal crash during qualifying for the [[1995 Australian Grand Prix]].<ref name=gpcom>{{cite web |url=http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns00472.html|title=Prost tries new McLaren|work=grandprix.com|date=12 February 1996|access-date=1 November 2014}}</ref>

=== Racing history ===
[[File:McLaren MP4 11.jpg|thumb|left|250px|David Coulthard's McLaren MP4/11 exhibited as part of the McLaren Hall, Donington Grand Prix Exhibition]]
[[File:McLaren MP4 11.jpg|thumb|left|250px|David Coulthard's McLaren MP4/11 exhibited as part of the McLaren Hall, Donington Grand Prix Exhibition]]
The car's best result came in [[1996 Monaco Grand Prix|Monaco]], with Coulthard finishing a close second to [[Olivier Panis]]' [[Equipe Ligier|Ligier]] at the end of a chaotic race. However, the [[Scotland|Scotsman]] was outscored and generally outpaced by his [[Finland|Finnish]] team-mate.
The car's best result came in [[1996 Monaco Grand Prix|Monaco]], with Coulthard finishing a close second to [[Olivier Panis]]' [[Equipe Ligier|Ligier]] at the end of a chaotic race. However, Coulthard was outscored and generally outpaced by his teammate.


The car was developed throughout the season, with improvements initiated to eradicate an initial handling imbalance in time for Coulthard to lead the first 19 laps in [[1996 San Marino Grand Prix|San Marino]]. On the MP4/10, a small additional wing was mounted on the engine cover, but this was removed in mid-1995.<ref name=gpcom/> The wing was brought back for the MP4/11 in Monaco, and was also used at [[1996 Hungarian Grand Prix|Hungary]]. A "B" version of the chassis was developed for [[1996 British Grand Prix|Silverstone]], and Häkkinen responded with four podium finishes from then until the end of the season.
The car was developed throughout the season, with improvements initiated to eradicate an initial handling imbalance in time for Coulthard to lead the first 19 laps in [[1996 San Marino Grand Prix|San Marino]]. On the MP4/10, a small additional wing was mounted on the engine cover, but this was removed in mid-1995.<ref name=gpcom/> The wing was brought back for the MP4/11 in Monaco, and was also used at [[1996 Hungarian Grand Prix|Hungary]]. A "B" version of the chassis was developed for [[1996 British Grand Prix|Silverstone]], and Häkkinen responded with four podium finishes from then until the end of the season.
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The team eventually finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, with 49 points.
The team eventually finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, with 49 points.
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==Complete Formula One results==
==Complete Formula One results==
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! Year
! Year
! Team
! Team
! Chassis
! Engine
! Engine
! Tyres
! Tyres
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! WCC
! WCC
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| rowspan="3"| {{F1|1996}}
| rowspan="5"| {{F1|1996}}
| rowspan="3"| [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]]
| rowspan="5"| [[McLaren (racing)|McLaren]]
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| rowspan="3"| [[Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines|Mercedes]] [[V10 engine|V10]]
| rowspan="5"| [[Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines|Mercedes]] [[V10 engine|V10]]
| rowspan="3"| {{Goodyear}}
| rowspan="5"| {{Goodyear}}
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|| [[1996 Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]
|| [[1996 Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]
|| [[1996 Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]
|| [[1996 Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]
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|| [[1996 Portuguese Grand Prix|POR]]
|| [[1996 Portuguese Grand Prix|POR]]
|| [[1996 Japanese Grand Prix|JPN]]
|| [[1996 Japanese Grand Prix|JPN]]
|rowspan="3"|'''49'''
|rowspan="5"|'''49'''
|rowspan="3"|'''4th'''
|rowspan="5"|'''4th'''
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! MP4/11
| [[Mika Häkkinen]]
|align="left" rowspan="2"| [[Mika Häkkinen]]
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 5
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 5
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 4
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 4
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! MP4/11B
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|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| 3
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
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! MP4/11
| [[David Coulthard]]
|align="left" rowspan="2"| [[David Coulthard]]
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
*{{cite book| last =Henry| first =Alan (ed)| authorlink =Alan Henry| coauthors =| title =[[AUTOCOURSE]] 1996-97| publisher =Hazleton Publishing| year =1996| location =| pages =64–67| url =| doi =| isbn = 1-874557-91-8 }}
*{{cite book| editor-last =Henry| editor-first =Alan| editor-link =Alan Henry| title =[[AUTOCOURSE]] 1996-97| publisher =Hazleton Publishing| year =1996| pages =64–67| isbn = 1-874557-91-8 }}


{{McLaren}}
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Latest revision as of 06:19, 16 July 2023

McLaren MP4/11
The MP4/11 on display at Stars and Cars [de] event on Stuttgart in 2007
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMcLaren
Designer(s)Neil Oatley (Executive Engineer)
Steve Nichols (Engineering Director)
Matthew Jeffreys (Head of Vehicle Design)
David North (Chief Transmission Engineer)
David Neilson (Chief Suspension Engineer)
Paddy Lowe (Head of R&D)
Henri Durand (Head of Aerodynamics)
Mario Illien (Chief Engine Designer (Ilmor-Mercedes))
PredecessorMP4/10C
SuccessorMP4/12
Technical specifications
Chassiscarbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)inboard spring/damper operated by pushrod bellcrank/unequal-length wishbones
Suspension (rear)inboard spring/damper operated by pushrod bellcrank/unequal-length wishbones
EngineIlmor-built Mercedes-Benz FO110/3 75-degree V10
TransmissionMcLaren six-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
Power720 hp (537 kW) @ 15,700 rpm[1]
FuelMobil 1
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsMarlboro McLaren Mercedes
Notable drivers7. Finland Mika Häkkinen
8. United Kingdom David Coulthard
Debut1996 Australian Grand Prix
Last event1996 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
160600
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The McLaren MP4/11 was the car with which the McLaren team competed in the 1996 Formula One World Championship. The chassis was designed by Neil Oatley, Steve Nichols, Matthew Jeffreys, David North, David Neilson, Paddy Lowe and Henri Durand, with Mario Illien designing the bespoke Ilmor engine. It was driven by Finn Mika Häkkinen, who was in his third full season with the team, and Briton David Coulthard, who moved from Williams.

Overview[edit]

Background[edit]

McLaren had endured a mostly disappointing season in 1995, with the MP4/10 beset by handling and reliability problems in the team's first year in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, although it did score two podiums and regular points. The second year of the arrangement was to be far more productive with both performance and reliability improved, but the team had yet to make the serious breakthrough necessary to challenge the "big three" of Williams, Ferrari and Benetton.

Pre-season testing[edit]

In pre-season testing, which took place at Estoril in February 1996 and Silverstone in March, four-times world champion Alain Prost was brought in as a technical advisor to test-drive the MP4/11 in Häkkinen's absence, who was still recovering from his near-fatal crash during qualifying for the 1995 Australian Grand Prix.[2]

Racing history[edit]

David Coulthard's McLaren MP4/11 exhibited as part of the McLaren Hall, Donington Grand Prix Exhibition

The car's best result came in Monaco, with Coulthard finishing a close second to Olivier Panis' Ligier at the end of a chaotic race. However, Coulthard was outscored and generally outpaced by his teammate.

The car was developed throughout the season, with improvements initiated to eradicate an initial handling imbalance in time for Coulthard to lead the first 19 laps in San Marino. On the MP4/10, a small additional wing was mounted on the engine cover, but this was removed in mid-1995.[2] The wing was brought back for the MP4/11 in Monaco, and was also used at Hungary. A "B" version of the chassis was developed for Silverstone, and Häkkinen responded with four podium finishes from then until the end of the season.

1996 was also notable for McLaren losing its long-term Marlboro sponsorship at the end of the season, but the team responded by recruiting rival German tobacco brand West, who had previously (1985–89) been the major sponsor of the small German Zakspeed team.

The team eventually finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, with 49 points.

Complete Formula One results[edit]

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team Chassis Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1996 McLaren Mercedes V10 G AUS BRA ARG EUR SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR JPN 49 4th
MP4/11 Mika Häkkinen 5 4 Ret 8 8 6 5 5 5
MP4/11B 3 Ret 4 3 3 Ret 3
MP4/11 David Coulthard Ret Ret 7 3 Ret 2 Ret 4 6
MP4/11B 5 5 Ret Ret Ret 13 8

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Engine Mercedes". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Prost tries new McLaren". grandprix.com. 12 February 1996. Retrieved 1 November 2014.


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