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Mercedes Unveils W16 as New Era Begins with Antonelli Replacing Hamilton

Posted : 25 February 2025

Mercedes unveiled their new W16 car in a digital launch on Monday as they gear up for the upcoming Formula 1 season, marking a new chapter following Lewis Hamilton’s departure. Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, 18, steps into Hamilton’s seat alongside British driver George Russell, with former Mercedes racer Valtteri Bottas returning as a reserve.

 

Team principal Toto Wolff emphasized the significance of this transition, calling it the beginning of an exciting era for Mercedes-AMG motorsport. While confident in their offseason improvements, he acknowledged that their true competitiveness would only become clear at the season opener in Australia.

 

With Russell entering his seventh season in Formula 1, Wolff expects him to take on a leadership role, guiding the team as Antonelli adapts to the demands of his rookie year. Mercedes, which dominated the sport with eight consecutive constructors' championships from 2014 to 2021, aims to improve upon last year’s fourth-place finish.

 

Technical director James Allison highlighted key areas of development, particularly in addressing the W15’s struggles with slow corners and inconsistent tire performance. Despite the challenge of finding major lap-time gains under stable regulations, he expressed optimism about the team's progress over the winter.

 

Looking ahead, Allison anticipates a highly competitive season with multiple race winners, potentially exceeding last year's tally of four victorious teams and seven different drivers. The 2025 season kicks off in Australia on March 16, with Mercedes-powered McLaren aiming to defend their constructors' title and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen pursuing a fifth consecutive drivers’ championship.

 

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