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Mercedes has become the eighth team to unveil its brand-new 2025 challenger, the W16!
Mercedes has introduced its official 2025 car, the W16, making it the seventh F1 team to do so. The new car’s livery, featuring a mix of black, silver, and streaks of Petronas green, was revealed at the F1 75 event last Thursday. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will be the drivers for the Brackley-based team. After the launch, Mercedes will conduct a shakedown of the W16 at the Bahrain International Circuit today, ahead of pre-season testing starting on Wednesday. This season marks a significant change for Mercedes, entering without long-time driver Lewis Hamilton and with Russell as the lead driver, alongside teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli. Be sure to add the 2025 F1 calendar to your schedule for another thrilling season of racing action.
