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Mercedes set to land huge new F1 partnership with technology giant.
Mercedes is set to announce a new F1 partnership with Microsoft, with the reveal of their 2026 livery anticipated on Thursday. The reported $60m yearly deal marks another tech firm entering F1, following Google’s collaboration with McLaren. Mercedes owner Toto Wolff recently sold a share to billionaire George Kurtz, the founder of cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike. The team aims to bounce back in 2026, with a strong driver lineup featuring George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Rumors suggest Mercedes may have a competitive advantage due to a loophole in the 2026 engine regulations.
