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Mercedes has confirmed when and how it will reveal its 2026 F1 car
The Mercedes Formula 1 team will reveal its 2026 challenger for the first time in late January ahead of the season’s first pre-season test.
The 2026 season brings significant changes to the technical regulations, moving away from ground-effect cars.
The pre-season for 2026 has been extended, with the initial test set to occur behind closed doors in Barcelona from 26-30 January.
Teams will soon unveil their 2026 season liveries, starting with Mercedes showcasing its W17 on 22 January.
A formal in-person car launch is scheduled for 2 February, making Mercedes the fourth team to reveal its 2026 car after Red Bull, Racing Bulls, and Audi.
The 2026 season marks Mercedes’ 17th year in Formula 1, following a promising 2025 campaign.
Mercedes aims to bounce back from recent struggles and challenge for the championship with drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
