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Mercedes has revealed the paint scheme for Kimi Antonelli and George Russell’s 2025 W16 Formula 1 cars
Mercedes has revealed the paint scheme for Kimi Antonelli and George Russell’s 2025 W16 Formula 1 cars at the F1 75 launch event in London. Antonelli, an 18-year-old talent, will replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, partnering with Russell for his fourth season. Russell emphasized the thorough development of the W16, aiming to avoid new pitfalls and stay competitive in the upcoming season. The team will maintain their black-and-silver livery introduced in 2020 in support of social causes. Mercedes will introduce a new kit from Adidas this season, marking the brand’s entry into F1, and will launch the W16 digitally on February 24, forgoing the traditional Silverstone shakedown.
