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The Sabotage at McLaren Speed Labs
The ultimate McLaren concept car was about to start its first test lap, but someone tampered with the engine mapping! The telemetry data is scrambled, and the main power unit is locked down. We need a top detective to analyze the tracks, decipher the telemetry, and find out which driver compromised the garage before the big grand prix begins.
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Racing Technique | Special Modification | Steering Grip | Driver Gear | Track Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel | Overtake Mode Boost | Instant Pitstop Jack | Left Handed Driver | Silver Racing Visor | High Drag Wings |
| Alain | Late Apex Braking | Traction Control Override | Left Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Sticky Wet Tires |
| Kimi | Super Draft Drafting | Papaya Nitro Charge | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Sticky Wet Tires |
| Carlos | Active Aero Control | Traction Control Override | Right Handed Driver | Silver Racing Visor | Slippery Oil Slicks |
| David | Active Aero Control | Instant Pitstop Jack | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Sticky Wet Tires |
| Yuki | Super Draft Drafting | Traction Control Override | Right Handed Driver | Silver Racing Visor | High Drag Wings |
| Alex | Super Draft Drafting | Telemetry Jammer Beam | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Slippery Oil Slicks |
| Oscar | Overtake Mode Boost | Papaya Nitro Charge | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Sticky Wet Tires |
| Pierre | High Downforce Setup | Instant Pitstop Jack | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Sticky Wet Tires |
| Fernando | Super Draft Drafting | Traction Control Override | Left Handed Driver | Silver Racing Visor | Slippery Oil Slicks |
| Lewis | Super Draft Drafting | Carbon Fiber Shield | Left Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Slippery Oil Slicks |
| Lando | Late Apex Braking | Traction Control Override | Right Handed Driver | Silver Racing Visor | Sticky Wet Tires |
| Ayrton | High Downforce Setup | Instant Pitstop Jack | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | High Drag Wings |
| Stoffel | Late Apex Braking | Traction Control Override | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | High Drag Wings |
| Charles | Late Apex Braking | Traction Control Override | Right Handed Driver | Silver Racing Visor | High Drag Wings |
| Jenson | High Downforce Setup | Telemetry Jammer Beam | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | High Drag Wings |
| Bruce | Active Aero Control | Telemetry Jammer Beam | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Sticky Wet Tires |
| Esteban | Super Draft Drafting | Papaya Nitro Charge | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Slippery Oil Slicks |
| George | High Downforce Setup | Carbon Fiber Shield | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Slippery Oil Slicks |
| Mika | Active Aero Control | Traction Control Override | Right Handed Driver | Matte Black Helmet | Slippery Oil Slicks |
| Logan | Super Draft Drafting | Telemetry Jammer Beam | Left Handed Driver | Silver Racing Visor | High Drag Wings |
Clue 1
Addition
The team adds up the spent tires from the last practice session to find the first code.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
3515
8179
4569
8915
4268
4587
5722
4569
8915
3843
7251
4569
8915
5640
3843
7251
3014
2046
T
3515
8179
4569
T
3515
4569
5640
4569
7573
4569
T
3515
8915
8832
7664
3843
7573
7573
4569
8915
2427 + 1088 =T
1003 + 1043 =S
1546 + 1468 =K
1542 + 2726 =O
1806 + 2037 =A
3080 + 1489 =E
3394 + 5438 =Y
3248 + 4003 =C
2027 + 3695 =U
4308 + 3356 =J
4697 + 2876 =M
4302 + 3877 =H
4825 + 4090 =R
1785 + 3855 =L
2854 + 1733 =G
0/15 letters found
Clue 2
Subtraction
To decode the camera feed, we subtract the slowest lap time from the fastest lap time.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
2663
5171
7847
3409
3641
3409
7825
7847
5319
T
2663
5180
8267
1514
8107
7847
3409
4737
1514
T
2663
5171
7612
8267
1514
8395
5171
T
2663
5171
7612
5657
5180
7847
5180
8395
8267
1514
7825
5639 - 2976 =T
8975 - 1128 =E
6748 - 1577 =H
8439 - 3702 =W
1938 - 424 =I
3992 - 583 =S
7058 - 3417 =U
10516 - 2409 =V
10163 - 2338 =P
11818 - 4206 =A
11027 - 2760 =R
8749 - 3569 =D
11868 - 3473 =G
8890 - 3571 =C
10544 - 4887 =N
0/15 letters found
Clue 3
Multiplication facts (1-12)
We multiply the rows of spare wings in the McLaren garage to unlock the encrypted telemetry.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
28
108
35
72
35
108
60
20
14
35
99
11
18
18
14
2
99
35
32
24
10
18
T
28
60
20
70
10
99
35
T
28
T
28
60
22
35
18
7 × 4 =T
10 × 1 =Y
2 × 7 =L
4 × 8 =D
2 × 12 =B
1 × 11 =A
9 × 8 =V
7 × 10 =K
2 × 1 =O
2 × 10 =C
9 × 12 =H
5 × 7 =E
2 × 9 =S
6 × 10 =I
11 × 9 =W
2 × 11 =R
0/16 letters found
Clue 4
Multi-step word problems
By calculating the pit stop fuel loss over several stints, we pinpoint the saboteur's route.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Astrandof hairturnedupatthescene.
M
84
85
72
72
47
9
14
85
80
K
H
47
14
M
84
47
72
Chief mechanic collected 47 steering wheel in the morning and 205 steering wheel in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 McLaren Crew. How many steering wheel did each get?M
Chief mechanic collected 6 steering wheel in the morning and 21 steering wheel in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 McLaren Crew. How many steering wheel did each get?B
There were 144 telemetry tablet in all. 4 telemetry tablet were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 McLaren Crew. How many telemetry tablet did each get?L
There were 863 steering wheel in all. 13 steering wheel were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 McLaren Crew. How many steering wheel did each get?A
Chief mechanic earned 2 telemetry tablet in each of 4 rounds, plus 83 bonus telemetry tablet. Then 11 telemetry tablet were lost. How many telemetry tablet are left?C
Chief mechanic filled 6 boxes with 6 telemetry tablet each, then found 11 more telemetry tablet. How many telemetry tablet are there in all?E
There were 365 racing helmet in all. 5 racing helmet were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 5 McLaren Crew. How many racing helmet did each get?T
0/7 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We divide the total sensor alerts among the engineers to quickly isolate the exact signal.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
30 ÷ 10 = ?
121 ÷ 11 = ?
8 ÷ 2 = ?
16 ÷ 8 = ?
55 ÷ 11 = ?
7 ÷ 1 = ?
45 ÷ 5 = ?
10 ÷ 1 = ?
66 ÷ 11 = ?
132 ÷ 11 = ?
56 ÷ 7 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain activates the super draft drafting, then deploys a papaya nitro charge.
2.The villain activates the super draft drafting, then initiates a telemetry jammer beam.
3.The villain triggers the overtake mode boost, then deploys a papaya nitro charge.
4.The villain configures a high downforce setup, then utilizes an instant pitstop jack.
5.The villain activates the super draft drafting, then utilizes an instant pitstop jack.
6.The villain performs late apex braking, then raises a carbon fiber shield.
7.The villain engages the active aero control, then deploys a papaya nitro charge.
8.The villain performs late apex braking, then deploys a papaya nitro charge.
9.The villain configures a high downforce setup, then activates the traction control override.
10.The villain triggers the overtake mode boost, then initiates a telemetry jammer beam.
11.The villain engages the active aero control, then utilizes an instant pitstop jack.
12.The villain activates the super draft drafting, then raises a carbon fiber shield.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Sabotage at McLaren Speed Labs
Culprit: Kimi (Super Draft Drafting · Papaya Nitro Charge · Right Handed Driver · Matte Black Helmet · Sticky Wet Tires)
- Clue 1 (Addition): "THE ROGUE RACER LACKS THE TELEMETRY JAMMER"2427 + 1088 = 3515 (T) · 1003 + 1043 = 2046 (S) · 1546 + 1468 = 3014 (K) · 1542 + 2726 = 4268 (O) · 1806 + 2037 = 3843 (A) · 3080 + 1489 = 4569 (E) · 3394 + 5438 = 8832 (Y) · 3248 + 4003 = 7251 (C) · 2027 + 3695 = 5722 (U) · 4308 + 3356 = 7664 (J) · 4697 + 2876 = 7573 (M) · 4302 + 3877 = 8179 (H) · 4825 + 4090 = 8915 (R) · 1785 + 3855 = 5640 (L) · 2854 + 1733 = 4587 (G)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE SUSPECT DRIVES WITH A RIGHT HANDED GRIP"5639 - 2976 = 2663 (T) · 8975 - 1128 = 7847 (E) · 6748 - 1577 = 5171 (H) · 8439 - 3702 = 4737 (W) · 1938 - 424 = 1514 (I) · 3992 - 583 = 3409 (S) · 7058 - 3417 = 3641 (U) · 10516 - 2409 = 8107 (V) · 10163 - 2338 = 7825 (P) · 11818 - 4206 = 7612 (A) · 11027 - 2760 = 8267 (R) · 8749 - 3569 = 5180 (D) · 11868 - 3473 = 8395 (G) · 8890 - 3571 = 5319 (C) · 10544 - 4887 = 5657 (N)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWED BY STICKY WET TIRES"7 × 4 = 28 (T) · 10 × 1 = 10 (Y) · 2 × 7 = 14 (L) · 4 × 8 = 32 (D) · 2 × 12 = 24 (B) · 1 × 11 = 11 (A) · 9 × 8 = 72 (V) · 7 × 10 = 70 (K) · 2 × 1 = 2 (O) · 2 × 10 = 20 (C) · 9 × 12 = 108 (H) · 5 × 7 = 35 (E) · 2 × 9 = 18 (S) · 6 × 10 = 60 (I) · 11 × 9 = 99 (W) · 2 × 11 = 22 (R)
- Clue 4 (Multi-step word problems): "MATTE BLACK HELMET"Chief mechanic collected 47 steering wheel in the morning and 205 steering wheel in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 McLaren Crew. How many steering wheel did each get? = 84 (M) · Chief mechanic collected 6 steering wheel in the morning and 21 steering wheel in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 McLaren Crew. How many steering wheel did each get? = 9 (B) · There were 144 telemetry tablet in all. 4 telemetry tablet were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 McLaren Crew. How many telemetry tablet did each get? = 14 (L) · There were 863 steering wheel in all. 13 steering wheel were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 10 McLaren Crew. How many steering wheel did each get? = 85 (A) · Chief mechanic earned 2 telemetry tablet in each of 4 rounds, plus 83 bonus telemetry tablet. Then 11 telemetry tablet were lost. How many telemetry tablet are left? = 80 (C) · Chief mechanic filled 6 boxes with 6 telemetry tablet each, then found 11 more telemetry tablet. How many telemetry tablet are there in all? = 47 (E) · There were 365 racing helmet in all. 5 racing helmet were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 5 McLaren Crew. How many racing helmet did each get? = 72 (T)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 1) → Kimi30 ÷ 10 = 3 · 121 ÷ 11 = 11 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 16 ÷ 8 = 2 · 55 ÷ 11 = 5 · 7 ÷ 1 = 7 · 45 ÷ 5 = 9 · 10 ÷ 1 = 10 · 66 ÷ 11 = 6 · 132 ÷ 11 = 12 · 56 ÷ 7 = 8
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 10 math
- Math topics
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Multi-step word problems, Division
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Sabotage at McLaren Speed Labs — set in the high-tech McLaren Technology Centre racing workshop
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects