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Mercedes F1 to run ORANGE livery at British Grand Prix this weekend
The Mercedes F1 team will introduce a surprise change to their livery at the upcoming British Grand Prix to celebrate F1’s 75th anniversary and their new concept car, the CONCEPT AMG GT XX. The iconic sunset beam orange livery, inspired by the Mercedes C111 vehicles from the 1960s and 70s, will adorn the W16s this weekend along with new logos and engine colors. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli’s driver overalls and helmets will also feature the unique color scheme. A vintage W196 F1 car will be showcased at Silverstone, highlighting the team’s rich history. Mercedes aims for success at Silverstone after a challenging race in Austria, where Antonelli crashed out and Russell finished in fifth place. Russell, a contender for his first world championship, needs a strong performance to maintain his title hopes in a competitive field. The British driver will be joined on the grid by compatriots Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, and Oliver Bearman at the upcoming race weekend.
