Story byMercedes have revealed digital renders of their 2026 F1 car (Mercedes Formula 1 team)Kieran JacksonThu, January 22, 2026 at 11:51 AM UTC·2 min readMercedes have published a series of digital renders of their 2026 F1 car livery ahead of next week’s pre-season test in Barcelona. The Silver Arrows, who have not won a world title since their constructors’ championship in 2021, are one of the favourites this season amid a new era of engine and chassis regulations. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTheir 2026 car, the W17, features a striking black-and-silver design and will first be driven on track next week in Catalunya by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes will officially launch their 2026 car on Monday 2 February. Mercedes F1 CEO Toto Wolff said: “Formula One will undergo significant change in 2026, and we are prepared for that transition. The new regulations demand innovation and absolute focus across every area of performance.“Our work on the new car, and the long-term development of the Power Unit and advanced sustainable fuels with PETRONAS, reflects that approach."Releasing the first images of the W17 is simply the next step in that process. It represents the collective, sustained effort of our teams in Brixworth and Brackley.
