The single seater It was designed in accordance with the new technical regulations of the International Automobile Federation (FIA).
This Thursday, Mercedes revealed images of the car that Briton George Russell and Italian Kimi Antonelli will drive in the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, called the W17, and which is “smaller and narrower” than its predecessor.
The German team noted, in a statement, that the single-seater was designed in accordance with the new technical regulations of the International Automobile Federation (FIA)presenting what he described as a “flashy decor”.
The W17 (in reference to the 17th season after the brand’s return to F1) retains the silver base, which has been the team’s trademark, combined with the black and turquoise colors, while the engine will have a greater contribution of electrical energy and is prepared to use 100% sustainable fuel.
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