Mercedes showed off their new W16 car in a digital launch on Monday as they prepare for pre-season testing and a fresh start after the departure of seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton. Italian 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli has replaced Hamilton,

The W16 is set to appear on track for the first time during a shakedown in Bahrain, using one of the filming days that Mercedes is permitted before pre-season testing begins a day later on February 26.

Mercedes have released images of the W16 ahead of its first scheduled run in Bahrain, as the team look to shake down the car.

Mercedes has officially launched its 2025 car while completing a filming day in Bahrain ahead of F1 testing at the same venue.

Mercedes on Monday unveiled their 2025 F1 car ahead of this week's pre-season testing in Bahrain as they adjust to life without Lewis Hamilton. Russell, 27, said he was eager to take to the track, with pre-season testing taking place in Bahrain from Wednesday until Friday.

Toto Wolff said the team are targeting more consistent victories as they unveiled their F1 2025 challenger. Mercedes lifted the covers on the W16 on Monday ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain this week.

Mercedes has launched its W16 Formula 1 car for the 2025 season, aiming for a competitive comeback with key technical improvements and a refreshed driver lineup.

The Mercedes Formula 1 team has taken the covers off its 2025 car, the W16. Like its rival teams Mercedes had already revealed the 2025 livery at last week's F1 75 launch event in London, using an older model.