McLaren MP4-31

McLaren MP4-31
	Stoffel Vandoorne at the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	McLaren
Predecessor	McLaren MP4-30
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre composite survival cell
Suspension (front)	Carbon-fibre wishbone, pushrod suspension elements with inboard torsion bars and damper system
Suspension (rear)	Same as front
Engine	Honda RA616H 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine, limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor	Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission	McLaren Racing gearbox with eight forward and one reverse gears
Battery	Honda lithium-ion batteries
Fuel	Esso High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel); Mobil Synergy Fuel System; Mobil 1 lubrication
Brakes	Carbon discs with steel calipers
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry) tyres; Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres; Enkei 13-inch alloy racing wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants	McLaren Honda
Notable drivers	14. Fernando Alonso; 22. Jenson Button; 47. Stoffel Vandoorne
Debut	2016 Australian Grand Prix

The McLaren MP4-31 is a Formula One racing car designed by McLaren to compete in the 2016 Formula One season. The car is being driven by 2005 and 2006 World Drivers' Champion Fernando Alonso and 2009 World Champion Jenson Button, and reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne, who replaced Alonso at the Bahrain Grand Prix following the Spaniard's accident at the Australian Grand Prix which deemed him unfit for the next event.^[1] The car uses the Honda RA616H power unit, the second engine developed by Honda since their return to the sport with McLaren in 2015.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

* Season still in progress.