Mercedes W17

Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance
Category	Formula One
Designers	James Allison (Technical Director); Simone Resta (Deputy Technical Director); John Owen (Car Design Director); Jarrod Murphy (Aerodynamics Director); David Nelson (Performance Director); Giacomo Tortora (Engineering Director); Ashley Way (Chief Engineer - Car Design); Hywel Thomas (Managing Director - Power Unit); Lorenzo Sassi (Engineering Director - Power Unit);
Predecessor	Mercedes W16
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Suspension (rear)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Width	1,900 mm (75 in)
Height	950 mm (37.4 in)
Wheelbase	3,400 mm (133.9 in)
Engine	Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 E Performance
Transmission	Mercedes 8-speed hydraulic actuated semi automatic sequential gearbox, + 1 reverse gear
Weight	770 kg (including driver, coolant and oil)
Fuel	Petronas Primax
Lubricants	Petronas Tutela
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick); Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded);
Competition history
Notable entrants	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
Notable drivers	12. Kimi Antonelli; 63. George Russell;

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance, commonly known as the Mercedes W17,^[1] is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It will be driven by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in their fifth and second seasons with the team, respectively.

Background

Development

Overseen by James Allison, the W17 is the first Mercedes car of the 2026 regulations, and the first since the end of the hybrid era which saw great success for the team. This has caused the W17 to be lighter, smaller and narrower than its predecessor.^[2] Controversy struck with Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains finding a loophole in the new regulations allowing for a higher compression ratio than the stated 1:16, due to measurements taken at ambient temperatures.^[3] The W17 registered its first 200 kilometres during a shakedown at Silverstone with both drivers testing the car.^[4]

Livery

Unveiled on 22 January 2026. The W17 livery is similar to the W16, however Microsoft has become the airbox sponsor as the silver was removed. Along the sidepods, a zebra stripe pattern of silver and black has been added, forming the AMG logo.^[5]

References

^ Mee, Lydia (5 January 2026). "Mercedes announces W17 livery reveal date and 2026 F1 season launch event". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
^ "Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team reveals its 2026 Challenger". Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
^ Benson, Andrew (22 January 2026). "Mercedes reveal their 2026 F1 car for new rules". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
^ Thukral, Rachit (24 January 2026). "Mercedes' completes 2026 F1 car shakedown at Silverstone". www.autosport.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
^ Mee, Lydia (22 January 2026). "Mercedes unveils W17 livery as new stripes draw mixed reaction ahead of 2026 F1 Season". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.

External links

[1] Mee, Lydia (5 January 2026). "Mercedes announces W17 livery reveal date and 2026 F1 season launch event". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.

[2] "Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team reveals its 2026 Challenger". Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 24 January 2026.

[3] Benson, Andrew (22 January 2026). "Mercedes reveal their 2026 F1 car for new rules". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 January 2026.

[4] Thukral, Rachit (24 January 2026). "Mercedes' completes 2026 F1 car shakedown at Silverstone". www.autosport.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.

[5] Mee, Lydia (22 January 2026). "Mercedes unveils W17 livery as new stripes draw mixed reaction ahead of 2026 F1 Season". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 24 January 2026.

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