Mercedes starts a new era. Team boss Toto Wolff sees a title chance for George Russell in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
Is this racer going up again? On Monday, Mercedes presented pictures of the new W16.
One thing is clear: the silver arrows want to attack again in the new season.
“In 2025 we ring in an exciting new era in the history of our team and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport. We build on the incredible legacy of our tradition and can’t wait to run,” said team boss Toto Wolff.
Formula 1: New duo at Mercedes
“Everyone in the team in Brackley and Brixworth worked hard over the winter. The last season was incredibly hard on the track, and although we got some victories, we all focus on fighting for victories. We have before that The start of the season is progressing, but we will only know where we are in comparison to the other teams at the first race in Australia, “said the Austrian.
Silber -Pilot George Russell won two victories in 2024 and ended the season in sixth in the driver’s ranking – ahead of Lewis Hamilton. After the departure of the record champion, Talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the new garage neighbor.
“We have an interesting driver pairing that will help us achieve our goals. Both drivers have undergone our young program, which underpins our commitment to the promotion and development of talents,” said Wolff.
“George has proven that he is one of the best drivers in the field and can fight for the World Cup if we provide him with a car that is able to do so. As an experienced driver, he will contribute to the team lead and to support Kimi in his development. “
Wolff dampens expectations at Antonelli
Antonelli has the “talent to achieve great in the premier class of motorsport”, according to Wolff, “but this is his first season and there will be inevitably heights and depths. But we look forward to this journey and it, the whole thing To support his development year. “
Russell looks at the new season with optimism. “I have the feeling that the past year was my strength in Formula 1,” said the Brit. “The coming season will be my seventh in this sport and my fourth with the Mercedes factory team, and I am working hard to improve from year to year. As a team, we are incredibly motivated to increase compared to last season. There is a great atmosphere in the factories in Brackley and Brixworth, and I can’t wait to go on the track. “
“It is also exciting to have a new teammate with Kimi this year. He is incredibly fast and I think we will work well together. Of course he still has to learn a lot in his first season, but I look forward to it to him Help and bring the team forward with him, “continued Russell.
Mercedes has planned a film day with the W16 at Bahrain International Circuit for Tuesday. On February 26, the test drives for the new season will start on March 16 in Australia.