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George Russell has revealed that Mercedes’ 2025 F1 car will comprise several parts that the team has long had in the “pipeline” but could not bolt onto the W15.
Mercedes aims to bounce back to title contention in the upcoming season after facing challenges since the switch to ground effect cars in 2022. Despite a slow start, they showed promise in 2024 with three wins in five races thanks to a new front wing on the W15. Driver Russell highlighted the areas of improvement Mercedes will focus on during the off-season. The team has been working on long-term solutions that couldn’t be implemented last season. The 2026 season will bring significant regulation changes, including smaller, lighter cars with active aerodynamics, and modifications to the engine formula. Mercedes plans to take a more aggressive approach to upgrades this season to close the gap with their competitors. George Russell believes the development race this year will be intriguing due to the balance teams must strike between current and future car designs.
