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Mercedes has hit a critical point in its preparations for the F1 season ahead – and it looks like things went off without a hitch.
Mercedes recently started the W16 car for the 2025 F1 season and shared a video of the event on social media platforms. The team from Brackley aims to improve upon their performance from last season, which saw them finish fourth in the constructors’ standings. Despite the lower rank, Mercedes obtained more points than in the previous year, securing victories in four grand prix races. With Lewis Hamilton now at Ferrari, newcomer Kimi Antonelli joins George Russell for Mercedes in this transitional year before new regulations. The official unveiling of the W16’s livery will take place at the F1 75 Live event in London’s O2 Arena on February 18, followed by on-track testing in Bahrain ahead of the upcoming season. Check out the video of the W16 being fired up by Mercedes.
