7 months ago
Mercedes Unveils 2026 F1 Car
Mercedes, a big team in Formula 1 racing, showed off their new car for the 2026 season.
They tested it at Silverstone and it worked well, doing 67 laps without any problems.
The car is called the W17 and will be driven by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
Mercedes also got a new sponsor, Microsoft, and a new development driver, Doriane Pin.
They will start testing in Barcelona soon and have more tests before the season starts in Australia.
Mercedes used to win a lot but other teams like Red Bull and McLaren have been better lately.
There's talk that Mercedes might have found a trick in the new rules that could help them beat their rivals, like Ferrari.
Mercedes unveiled the W17 car for the 2026 F1 season, testing it successfully at Silverstone with 67 laps and 200km completed.
The car will be driven by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, with testing starting in Barcelona next week.
Mercedes announced a new sponsorship deal with Microsoft, potentially worth $60 million a year.
Doriane Pin, winner of the all-female F1 Academy series, will join the team in a development role.
Mercedes aims to gain a competitive edge with potential loopholes in the new engine regulations.
- Who
- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
- What
- Unveiled the 2026 F1 car, W17, and announced a new sponsorship deal with Microsoft
- Where
- The car was tested at Silverstone, with upcoming tests in Barcelona and Bahrain
- When
- The car had its track debut on Thursday, with testing starting in Barcelona next week
- Why
- To prepare for the 2026 F1 season and gain a competitive edge with potential loopholes in new engine regulations
Key facts
- Car Model
- W17
- Test Location
- Silverstone
- Test Laps
- 67
- Test Distance
- 200km
- Test Drivers
- George Russell, Kimi Antonelli
- Next Test Location
- Barcelona
- New Sponsor
- Microsoft
- New Development Driver
- Doriane Pin
Quotes
Fred Vasseur
Ferrari team principal
“This car is the result of a tremendous team effort and represents the start of a completely new journey, built around a different set of rules that inevitably brings a number of unknowns.”
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“The team is aligned and more united than ever as we look ahead to the season.”
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Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari driver and seven-time Formula 1 champion
“It's been a particularly fascinating challenge to develop the SF-26, especially as the rules have changed to mandate smaller, lighter cars with a crucial role for electrical power.”
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“The 2026 season represents a huge challenge for everyone, probably the biggest regulation change I have experienced in my career. When a new era begins everything revolves around development, growth as a team, and moving forward in the same direction.”
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