F1 W08 EQ Power+
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+, designed for 2017 Formula One World Championship representing fourth consecutive dominant season adapting to revolutionary aerodynamic regulations, features mid-mounted Mercedes-AMG M08 EQ Power+ 1.6-liter turbocharged 90-degree V6 hybrid power unit producing estimated 936 horsepower making it most powerful 2017 machine combined with sophisticated MGU-K kinetic and MGU-H heat energy recovery systems, paired with eight-speed seamless-shift sequential transmission. Revolutionary 2017 technical regulations permitted 25% increased downforce through wider dimensions (1,600mm front track, 1,550mm rear track, 2,000mm maximum width), dramatically-enlarged wing elements, and lower rear diffuser creating aggressive aerodynamic development achieving exceptional cornering speeds while maintaining minimum 728 kg weight including driver meeting FIA specifications.
The W08 represents Mercedes continued championship dominance driven by Lewis Hamilton securing fourth Drivers Championship with nine race victories including Spanish, Canadian, British, Belgian, Italian, Singapore, Japanese, United States, and Mexican Grands Prix, plus Valtteri Bottas achieving three victories at Russian, Austrian, and Abu Dhabi rounds creating comprehensive Constructors Championship success accumulating twelve race wins total. Advanced engineering features carbon fiber monocoque composite with honeycomb core designed by Aldo Costa and Geoff Willis technical team, sophisticated double-wishbone suspension utilizing front push-rod and rear pull-rod actuation optimizing center of gravity placement, and Brembo carbon-ceramic braking system. Engine development featured Petronas fuel partnership creating advanced combustion efficiency and lubrication technology enabling reliable 936+ horsepower output throughout 20-race calendar maintaining Mercedes hybrid era power unit supremacy versus Ferrari and Renault rivals. Aerodynamic philosophy adapted to 2017 wider regulations featuring complex bargeboard solutions, aggressive front wing with multiple cascades spanning full 2,000mm width, and sculpted rear wing creating exceptional downforce levels approaching 5G cornering forces. The W08 accumulated fifteen pole positions demonstrating qualifying pace superiority and nine fastest laps throughout season establishing Mercedes engineering excellence across race weekend performance establishing dominant championship victory representing fourth consecutive double championship success throughout hybrid era maintaining legendary status among most successful Grand Prix racing machines combining power unit advantage with sophisticated chassis dynamics and operational reliability throughout championship campaign.