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Designed for the 2015 Formula 1 World Championship, the Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid is statistically the most dominant car in the history of Formula 1, with a win percentage of 68%. It was the successor of the succesful W05 Hybrid, which was also described as one of the most dominant cars in the sport's history.
The W06 was seen as an evolutionary design, with Lewis Hamilton saying "it is difficult to pick up any differences" between the two. Differences in design, apart from regulated changes for noses and front wings, were minimal, such as changes to the upper part of the suspension.
Several changes were made to the car over the 2015 F1 season, including arches on the endplates, narrower sidepods, a larger radiator and a curved rear wing.
The performance of the F1 W06 Hybrid was statistically the most dominant in any F1 season, earning a record number of 703 constructor's points out of a possible 817; they lost just 114 points across the whole season (earning 86.0% of points available). Both cars finished on the podium for 9 consecutive races, matching the record held by Ferrari – from the 1952 Belgian Grand Prix to the 1953 Belgian Grand Prix.
The team clinched their second consecutive Constructors' Championship at the Russian Grand Prix, the 15th race of the season. Hamilton clinched his third Driver's championship one race later at the US Grand Prix after gaining his tenth win of the season. In the nineteen races, the F1 W06 Hybrid took sixteen wins (ten for Hamilton and six for Rosberg), eighteen pole positions (eleven for Hamilton and seven for Rosberg), thirteen fastest laps (eight for Hamilton and five for Rosberg), fifteen front row lockouts and twelve 1–2 finishes.
Records held by the W06 Hybrid:
Most Championship Points in a Single Season: 703
Most Podiums in a Single Season: 32
Most 1-2 Finishes in a Single Season: 12
Most Front Row Lockouts in a Single Season: 18
Most Pole Positions in a Single Season: 18
Most Wins in a Single Season: 16
Most Consecutive Races with Both Cars on the Podium: 9
Specifications:
Body Style: Open Wheel Formula Racing Car
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Engine: Mercedes-AMG 1.6 V6 W/ KERS
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Drivetrain: Mid Engine Rear Wheel Drive
Power: 750 BHP (850 BHP W/ KERS)
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Weight: 700 KG
Transmission: 8 Speed Manual Sequential
