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: It was so effective that it nearly won the 2003 World Championship in the hands of Kimi Räikkönen, losing by only two points to Michael Schumacher, despite the car being based on a year-old design. So how new is the MP4-17D? - Autosport Forums

: While it retained the "MP4-17" name, team insiders noted this was misleading; almost everything except the main carbon fiber tub was brand new, including the suspension and engine. 17.mp4

The reference to "" most likely refers to the McLaren MP4-17 , a iconic Formula 1 car from the early 2000s. An interesting feature of this car, particularly its "D" variant, is the massive performance leap it achieved through technical refinement rather than a total redesign. The McLaren MP4-17D "Super-Evolution" : It was so effective that it nearly

While most Formula 1 teams debut an entirely new chassis each year, McLaren chose to evolve the existing MP4-17 into the for the 2003 season. This resulted in several unique features: The reference to "" most likely refers to