2012 Mobil 1 Racing
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Mobil 1 in GRAnD PRiX RACinG This document is for reference only and is updated after each race weekend. Compiled 17th March 2014 Why are we involved in motorsports? Almost since the creation of the brand over 40 years ago, Mobil 1TM has been actively involved in motorsports at all levels, from grassroots racing through to NASCAR and the pinnacle of motorsport, Grand Prix Racing. It continues to form a key element of the brand’s heritage and pedigree. Today, our motorsport technology teams, under the leadership of Bruce Crawley, work hand in hand with motorsport teams around the world to help improve their performance. At the same time, our sales and marketing teams are working to leverage the passion and interest of customers and fans alike, with engaging activities and events. Mobil 1 involvement in motorsport is extensive. Not only is the brand currently a technology partner with McLaren Mercedes, Stewart-Haas Racing and Corvette Racing, but it is also Porsche Motorsports’ lubricant partner, working closely with endurance racing programmes such as the American Le Man Series (ALMS), FIA GT (the sports car series of the federation international de I’Automobile) and the Le Mans 24 heures. It is also currently the long term title sponsor of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and has been the official Motor Oil of NASCAR for nine consecutive seasons. The significant success of recent seasons, from Tony Stewart’s dramatic NASCAR championship win in 2011 to McLaren Mercedes’ seven victories of 2012, provides a strong platform to continue to increase brand engagement with both customers and fans – a platform that already builds on over 115 Grand Prix victories and a substantial number of NASCAR wins. That engagement illustrates some of the reasons behind our deep McLAREN MERCEDES involvement in motorsports. With a desire to continue to provide outstanding performance, the Mobil 1 Racing team is passionate about sustaining and demonstrating technology excellence. Our focus on providing technology solutions in some of the most demanding environments to racing partners who share the same competitive spirit and desire to win, allows us to not only further develop flagship products, but also pioneer new technology advances. Grand Prix Racing and NASCAR are two of the ultimate proving grounds for leading edge technology developments and provide insights and expertise that are then used to develop our commercial Mobil 1 motor oil products that are purchased every day. As partners with Mobil 1 you are able to use our motorsports activity in consumer based promotions and programs, in addition to providing your sales force with quality trackside opportunities to develop business relationships. The successful track record of our various racing teams enables us to engage with fans and consumers further by illustrating that Mobil 1 is the lubricant choice of champions. STEWART-HAAS RACING At its core, motorsports is in the DNA of the Mobil 1 brand. It provides multiple ways to enhance business goals from technology to sales to consumer advocacy. Mobil 1 remains the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, more car builders recommend Mobil 1 by name than any other oil brand in the world and is at the forefront of technological development. Motorsports will remain a key component of our research, development and marketing programs into 2014 and well beyond. Mobil 1 AnD MclARen MeRCeDes FoRMulA 1 teAM I ExxonMobil is in its 20th season as a Technology Partner to the McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 team and has achieved: I 333 races I 231 podiums I 78 victories I 21 ‘1-2’ finishes I 76 poles I 4 world championships (3 x World Drivers & 1 x World Constructors) I The partnership is based upon the provision of high-performance Mobil 1 lubricants, race formulation fuel and technical support to the McLaren Mercedes team, including full-time trackside engineering support at every race I Mobil 1 technology is tailored to ensure optimum engine performance for each race of the Championship's 19-rounds. Over the course of a season many different blends of Mobil 1 will be tested, each one designed to maximize engine power I On-track lubricant analysis (of the oils from the engine, the gearbox and hydraulic system) provides an early warning forensic analysis system between track sessions, allowing teams to identify and respond to any performance issues as they occur. QuiCK ReFeRenCe GRAnD PRiX Results tAble 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total Grands Prix 17 16 17 16 16 17 17 17 16 18 18 18 17 18 17 19 19 20 19 1 333 Wins 0 0 3 9 7 7 4 1 2 1 10 0 8 6 2 5 6 7 0 0 78 Pole Positions 0 0 1 12 11 7 2 0 2 1 7 3 8 8 4 1 1 8 0 0 76 1-2 Finishes 0 0 1 5 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 21 1-2 Qualifying 0 0 0 9 5 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 29 Podium 2 6 7 20 16 22 13 10 13 4 18 9 24 13 5 16 18 13 0 2 231 Finishes Point-winning 10 17 13 24 19 27 22 17 23 18 26 22 31 25 15 31 33 28 25 2 428 Finishes Fastest laps 0 0 2 9 9 12 6 2 3 2 12 3 5 3 0 6 6 3 1 0 84 Points 30 49 63 156 124 152 102 65 142 69 182 110 0 151 71 454 497 378 122 33 2950 MclARen MeRCeDes MP4-29 teCHniCAl sPeCiFiCAtion Chassis Monocoque Carbon-fibre composite incorporating driver cockpit controls and fuel cell Safety structures Cockpit survival cell incorporating impact resistant construction and penetration panels, front impact structure, prescribed side impact structures, integrated rear impact structure, front and rear roll structures Bodywork Carbon-fibre composite. including engine cover, sidepods, floor, nose, front wing and rear wing Driver-operated drag reduction system Front suspension Carbon-fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system Rear suspension Carbon-fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system Weight Overall vehicle weight no more than 690kg without fuel Weight distribution between 45.5% and 46.5% (Subject to tyre weight adjustments and axle weight limits) Electronics McLaren Applied Technologies. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry Instruments McLaren Applied Technologies dashboard Lubricants & Fluids Mobilith SHC™ 1500 Grease – high-temperature drive-shaft tripod lubrication Mobilith SHC™ 220 Grease – low rolling-resistance ceramic wheel bearing lubrication Mobil SHC™ Hydraulic Oil – high-pressure, high-temperature hydraulic fluid used for driver, transmission and power-unit control actuators Brake system Akebono calipers and master cylinders Akebono ‘brake by wire’ rear brake control system Carbon discs and pads Steering McLaren Racing power-assisted Tyres Pirelli P Zero Radio Kenwood Paint AkzoNobel Car Refinishes system using Sikkens products Power Unit Type Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid Minimum weight 145 kg Primary PU components Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Motor Generator Unit – Kinetic (MGU-K) Motor Generator Unit – Heat (MGU-H) Energy store (ES) Turbocharger Control electronics Internal Combustion Engine Capacity 1.6 litres Cylinders six Bank angle 90 degree vee angle No of valves 24 Max speed 15,000 rpm Max fuel flow rate 100kg/hour (above 10,500 rpm) Fuel consumption 100kg ‘lights to flag’ regulated fuel capacity limit Fuel injection 500bar direct injection, single injector per cylinder Pressure charging Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine, common shaft Lubricant Mobil 1™ Engine Oil – high-protection low-friction lubricant and coolant, for high durability and improved fuel economy Fuel ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel) Energy Recovery System Architecture Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via Motor Generator Units Crankshaft coupled electrical MGU-K Turbocharger coupled electrical MGU-H Energy store Lithium-Ion battery, between 20 and 25 kg Maximum energy storage, 4 MJ per lap MGU-K Maximum speed, 50,000 rpm Maximum power, 120 kW Maximum energy recovery, 2 MJ per lap Maximum energy deployment, 4 MJ per lap MGU-H Maximum speed 125,000 rpm Maximum power, unlimited Maximum energy recovery, unlimited Maximum energy deployment, unlimited Transmission Gearbox Carbon-fibre composite case Gears Eight forward and one reverse Gear selection McLaren Racing hand-operated seamless-shift Differential Epicyclic differential with multi-plate limited-slip clutch Clutch Carbon/carbon, hand-operated Lubricant Mobil 1 SHC™ Gear Oil – Low traction-loss, high-efficiency gear and bearing lubricant and coolant LUBRICANTS AND FUEL 5 FULLY SYNTHETIC MOBIL LUBRICANTS AND A RACE FUEL ARE USED IN THE McLAREN MP4-29 3 OILS MOBIL 1TM ENGINE OIL Reducing friction in the new 1.6 litre V6 engine is essential to maximizing power and performance. A special engine oil has been developed to provide increased power, improve efficiency and help keep the engine running like new. MOBILUBE 1 SHCTM RACING GEAR OIL Provides reduced fluid traction losses improving the new 8 speed gearbox efficiency and delivering more power to the rear wheels. MOBIL SHCTM HYDRAULIC OIL Running at over 200 bar and 100° C (212° F) this fluid is an essential part of the hydraulic system which controls gear shift, clutch, differential, power unit control actuators, rear brake control system, and the operation of the Drag Reduction System (DRS) and steering systems. 2 GREASES MOBILITH SHCTM 1500 GREASE Lubricates the four tripod joints on the drive-shafts resisting the high temperatures generated by the exhaust and braking systems.