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Mercedes says it intends to be in title contention in 2025 as it officially launches the W16 that will be driven by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. All ten teams will be running in pre-season te…
Mercedes has officially launched the W16 car that will be driven by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli with the intention to be in title contention in 2025. The team is currently participating in pre-season testing in Bahrain alongside all ten teams. Despite finishing fourth in the constructors’ championship last year, Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff anticipates a highly competitive season ahead. The partnership of Russell and Antonelli is seen as the next chapter post Lewis Hamilton’s departure, with the team focusing on improving their car’s performance for more consistency and confidence. With new mechanical changes and aerodynamic updates, Mercedes aims to challenge for championships by making small but crucial performance gains throughout the season.
