Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+
The 2018 Mercedes that out-fought Ferrari to deliver a fifth straight double title and Lewis Hamilton's fifth crown.
- Power
- 1,000 bhp
About the Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+
James Allison's technical team evolved the W08 concept for 2018, keeping its 3,726 mm wheelbase, one of the longest on the grid, but running more rake at 1.2 degrees against Ferrari's 1.5 and Red Bull's 1.9. For the first time in the turbo hybrid era its Mercedes power unit was down on straight-line power to Ferrari, though a qualifying setting nicknamed 'party mode' drew plenty of attention. Lewis Hamilton won all 11 of the car's victories, while Valtteri Bottas collected seven of its ten fastest laps. Hamilton clinched his fifth title with two races to spare, and Mercedes sealed a fifth consecutive constructors' crown, matching a run of double titles previously achieved only by Ferrari.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+ specs
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+ produces 1,000 bhp (746 kW).
| Make | Mercedes-AMG |
|---|---|
| Model | F1 W09 EQ Power+ |
| Years | 2018 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M09 EQ Power+) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 1,000 bhp (746 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless-shift semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 733 kg (1,616 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1364 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+ rarity in CarSpot
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+ is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+ fun facts
- A software glitch during a virtual safety car cost Hamilton victory at the 2018 season opener in Australia, handing the win to Sebastian Vettel.
- In Melbourne Hamilton took his 73rd pole with a lap record of 1:21.164, a second quicker than his 2017 pole time.
- George Russell set a then-outright Hungaroring lap record of 1:15.575 in the W09 during in-season testing.
