Fans will get their first glimpse of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE on Thursday, January 22, 2025, as the team unveils renders of its all-new 2026 Formula One car. This marks the beginning of a landmark season defined by one of the biggest technical shake-ups in the sport’s history, with fresh chassis designs, an all-new Power Unit, and advanced sustainable fuel regulations.
The W17 E PERFORMANCE will be showcased across the team’s official social media channels, with rights-free images available via the team’s media site on launch day.
Preparations continue with the opening pre-season test in Barcelona (January 26–30, 2026), followed by the team’s digital season launch event on Monday, February 2, 2026. Fans and media worldwide will be able to tune in online to see the W17 alongside CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff, race drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and senior technical leaders. The event will provide exclusive insight into the sweeping regulation changes, including a deep dive into the advanced sustainable fuels developed in partnership with PETRONAS.
With new aerodynamic rules, a next-generation Power Unit, and a bold vision for sustainability, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is ready to usher in the future of Formula One.