McLaren MP4-29
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| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | McLaren | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Tim Goss (Technical Director) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | McLaren MP4-28 | ||||||||||
| Successor | McLaren MP4-30 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre composite incorporating driver cockpit controls and fuel cell | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Carbon-fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Carbon-fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Turbo 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 (90°), 15,000 RPM limited , in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout | ||||||||||
| Electric motor |
Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Kinetic (MGU-K)
Mercedes PU106A Hybrid Motor Generator Unit–Heat (MGU-H) |
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| Transmission | McLaren Racing gearbox with eight forward and one reverse gears, hand-operated seamless-shift pedal and epicyclic differential with multi-plate limited-slip clutch | ||||||||||
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523.4 lb) (with driver) | ||||||||||
| Fuel |
ExxonMobil/Esso High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel) Mobil Synergy Fuel System Mobil 1 lubrication |
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| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet) | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | McLaren Mercedes | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 20.  Kevin Magnussen22.  Jenson Button
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| Debut | 2014 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The McLaren MP4-29 is a Formula One racing car designed by Tim Goss for McLaren to compete in the 2014 Formula One season. The car was unveiled on 24 January 2014, and was driven by 2009 World Drivers' Champion Jenson Button and debutant Kevin Magnussen, who replaced Sergio Pérez, after he won the 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 Series title. The MP4-29 was designed to use Mercedes' new 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine, the PU106A Hybrid.
The MP4-29 was McLaren's first turbo powered Formula One car since the Honda engined MP4/4 which powered Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost to 15 wins and 15 pole positions from 16 races in 1988. This car was the last McLaren model that was powered by a Mercedes engine, before their switch to Honda in 2015.
At the Australian Grand Prix, Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button finished third and fourth on the road, respectively, but were elevated to second and third after Daniel Ricciardo's disqualification. The cars sported a Mobil 1 livery to honour the team's 20-year association with the brand.
The promising result from Australia was followed by disappointing performances, including both cars unable to complete the Bahrain Grand Prix due to technical reasons. The team failed to record another podium finish all season, and although statistically the MP4-29 was the most mechanically reliable car of the season with 36 classified finishes out of a possible 38, they ultimately finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship.
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