Mercedes reveals the W17 with a new silver, black, and Petronas green livery for the 2026 season. Russell and Antonelli lead the charge under major new technical regulations.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown dismissed Christian Horner with a 'Who?!' comment, praising Laurent Mekies for revitalizing Red Bull's culture and performance after a turbulent period.
Mercedes is set to shake down its new W17 at Silverstone, marking a critical early step in the 2026 regulatory reset. With high hopes pinned on the new engine rules to end their recent title drought, the team aims to capitalize on a fresh start.
Mercedes reveals the W17 livery for the 2026 season, retaining the Russell-Antonelli lineup as they enter a new regulatory era as early favorites.
Mercedes reveals the W17, targeting a return to the front of the grid under the massive 2026 regulatory reset after four difficult years.
Mercedes secures a major sponsorship deal with Microsoft, leveraging cloud and AI technology for the 2026 season and beyond.
Mercedes secures a major $60 million annual partnership with Microsoft, integrating Azure and AI to enhance data analysis and operational efficiency amid a growing tech rivalry in Formula 1.
Mercedes has revealed the first look at its W17 challenger for the 2026 season. Featuring a revised livery with new partner Microsoft, the Silver Arrows aim to reset under new regulations with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli at the wheel.
McLaren will skip day one of the Barcelona 2026 shakedown, aiming to start testing on day two or three to maximise development time for its MCL40, prioritising reliability over early performance.
Mercedes secures a multi-year partnership with Microsoft to integrate cloud and AI technologies across operations, while promoting F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin to the role of Development Driver.
Sky Sports will broadcast nightly highlights of the Barcelona shakedown from Jan 26‑30, giving fans a quick look at the cars before the official Bahrain test. Highlights air at 7 pm on YouTube and 9 pm on the Sky Sports F1 channel.
F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin, 22, is named a Mercedes‑AMG Petronas development driver for 2026. She’ll work on simulators, support the team’s female driver and keep racing in a private program.
