George Russell, Mercedes W16 shakedown test, Bahrain International Circuit, 2025


One day after revealing the first images of its new W16 chassis for 2025, Mercedes has given the real thing its first outing on track.

George Russell drove the team’s latest car at the Bahrain International Circuit. All 10 F1 teams are due to begin the sole pre-season test at the track tomorrow.

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