Mercedes have revealed their 2025 F1 car ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain as they begin a new chapter without Lewis Hamilton.
Similarly to Aston Martin on Sunday, Mercedes showed off the full specification of their 2025 challenger after revealing its livery last week at F1 75 Live in London.
George Russell is confident Mercedes are “not going to fall into a trap” with their new car, with the Silver Arrows only winning five races since 2022, having won eight consecutive constructors’ titles prior to that.
Mercedes revealed images of the W16 on Monday
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Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli is Hamilton’s replacement and could be one of the most exciting drivers to watch this season.
Mercedes finished fourth in the Constructors’ Championship last year but were strong in cooler conditions, which was highlighted with a one-two at the Las Vegas Grand Prix towards the end of the season.
F1 pre-season testing begins on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports F1.
“We open an exciting new era in the story of our team and Mercedes-AMG motorsport in 2025. We are building on the incredible legacy of our heritage, and we can’t wait to go racing,” said Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
“Everyone at the team, in Brackley and Brixworth, has been hard at work over the winter. Last season was incredibly competitive on the track and, whilst we took several wins, we are all focused on challenging for victories more consistently. We have made gains in the off-season, but we will only know where we stand come the first race in Australia.
Toto Wolff denies any speculation of parting ways with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, after rumours surfaced of Mercedes buying out co-owners INEOS’ stake in the Formula 1 team
“We have an exciting line-up to help us achieve our objectives. Both drivers have progressed through our junior programme and that is a vindication of our commitment to both supporting and developing talent.
“George has proven that he is one of the very best drivers on the grid, capable of competing for the Drivers’ Championship if we can give him a car capable of doing so. As the senior driver, he will help lead the team forward and support Kimi in his development.
“Kimi has all the necessary talent to achieve great things at the pinnacle of the sport, but this is a rookie season and there will inevitably be ups and downs. We’re looking forward to that journey together though and helping him develop over the course of the year.”
Sky Sports F1’s live pre-season testing schedule
Wednesday February 26 – Day One
- 6.50am-11.05am: Morning Session
- 11.05am-11.55am: Drivers’ Press Conference
- 11.55am-4.05pm: Afternoon Session
- 8pm: Testing Wrap
- 8.30pm: Ted’s Testing Notebook
Thursday February 27 – Day Two
- 6.50am-11.05am: Morning Session
- 11.05am-11.55am: Drivers’ Press Conference
- 11.55am-4.05pm: Afternoon Session
- 8pm: Testing Wrap
- 8.30pm: Ted’s Testing Notebook
Friday February 28 – Day Three
- 6.50am-11.05am: Morning Session
- 11.05am-11.55am: Drivers’ Press Conference
- 11.55am-4.05pm: Afternoon Session
- 8pm: Testing Wrap
- 8.30pm: Ted’s Testing Notebook
- 9pm: Ted’s Development Corner
When is the first F1 race?
For the first time since 2019, the season-opener will be held in Melbourne at the Australian Grand Prix on March 14-16. The first race has switched from Bahrain to Australia due to Ramadan taking place throughout March.
There are 24 events on the 2025 F1 calendar, the same number as last year, with the season ending at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 5-7.
Watch all 24 race weekends from the 2025 Formula 1 season live on Sky Sports F1, starting with the Australian GP on March 14-16. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – No contract, cancel anytime
