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Mercedes tease first look at 2026 car
Mercedes is gearing up to reveal their 2026 car concept to fans, with the first look set for January 22. The team will participate in three rounds of pre-season testing before the 2026 championship begins. Red Bull will kick off the car reveals on January 15, followed by Mercedes on January 22. The new Mercedes 2026 car will be named the Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance, carrying on from the W16. A digital season launch event is planned for February 2, where fans can learn more about the technical aspects and sustainable fuels developed by Mercedes partner Petronas. This event will be streamed on Mercedes’ social media channels, featuring driver duo George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
