Mercedes MGP W02


The Mercedes MGP W02 is a Formula One racing car, the second car designed and built by Mercedes Grand Prix. The car was driven by seven-time World Drivers' Champion Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg in the 2011 Formula One season. The car was unveiled at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain on 1 February 2011. Two days before the car was unveiled, Mercedes released a render of the car showing a more traditional approach to the airbox than the one Mercedes used on the MGP W01 chassis and a darker silver livery. Both Schumacher and Rosberg drove the car on the first day of the Valencia tests.

Season summary

As of 2025, the Mercedes MGP W02 is the only Mercedes F1 car that failed to score a podium finish. Schumacher achieved his best result with a fourth-place finish in, with two fifth-places finish at the and the for Rosberg.

Complete Formula One results

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516171819PointsWCC
Mercedes GP PetronasMercedes FO108Y 2.4 V8AUSMALCHNTURESPMONCANEURGBRGERHUNBELITASINJPNKORINDABUBRA1654th
Mercedes GP PetronasMercedes FO108Y 2.4 V8F1|2011Pirelli