Mercedes announce date of 2025 F1 car launch
Mercedes announce date of 2025 F1 car launch
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The Silver Arrows, led by team principal Toto Wolff, begin a new era without Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes will unveil their 2025 F1 car – the W16 – on Monday 24 February, just two days before pre-season testing begins in Bahrain. The Silver Arrows begin a new era this season, with Lewis Hamilton having left the team for Ferrari after 12 years and six drivers’ world championships.
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli replaces Hamilton, with George Russell set to be the team’s No 1 driver in his fourth year under the leadership of team principal Toto Wolff. Now, Mercedes have confirmed their 2025 challenger will be revealed on 24 February, with the three-day pre-season test in Bahrain starting on Wednesday 26 February.
A Mercedes press release added that the 2025 car livery will be unveiled at the 10-team season launch event, F1 75 Live, at the O2 Arena in London on Tuesday 18 February. The 2025 season, featuring 24 races, starts on 16 March in Australia. More to follow….
