FIRST LOOK: Mercedes reveal images of the W17 with new livery design

Mercedes have revealed the first images of their 2026 challenger, which features a revised livery in their iconic silver and black colours.

The Silver Arrows, who fought back to finish second in the Teams' Championship last year, will run an unchanged line-up of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli this season.

The W17, like all its rivals, will be smaller, narrower and lighter than its predecessor as it has been designed and built to sweeping new aerodynamic regulations.

“Formula 1will undergo significant change in 2026, and we are prepared for that transition," said Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff.

"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 [their Power Unit base in] Brixworth and [chassis base in] Brackley. We will continue to push hard in the months ahead."

Mercedes will join the rest of the teams in Spain next week for the five-day Barcelona Shakedown.

The eight-time world champions will then host a season launch event with their drivers, senior personnel and the W17 on February 2.

Afterwards, the squad will then head to Bahrain for official pre-season testing, with two three-day tests planned for teams to refine their cars and start to chase performance.