Mercedes to unveil W16 in February, Why Red Bull is cautious about its development tools, and other big updates

Mercedes to unveil W16 in February

Mercedes will reveal its 2025 F1 car, the W16, on February 24, two days before pre-season testing begins. The car's livery will be unveiled at the F175 Live event on February 18 in London. A shakedown will follow in Bahrain, where the pre-season test is taking place. The W16 will be the first Mercedes car since 2012 not to feature Lewis Hamilton, who moves to Ferrari.

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Why Red Bull is cautious about its development tools

Red Bull faced problems in 2024 with their car balance because the data from their wind tunnel and other tools didn't match real-world results. These issues got worse when McLaren introduced a big upgrade, and Red Bull only started to make progress later in the season after experimenting with the car setup. Their wind tunnel is old and will be replaced, but Wache says it's hard to fully fix these problems, especially as the rules become stricter. Despite the challenges, Wache believes that doubting and constantly questioning results helps the team improve in the long run.

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Where will Hamilton test with Ferrari next?

Lewis Hamilton will drive an old Ferrari F1 car in Barcelona this week to prepare for his first season with the team. Ferrari booked the track from January 28-30 for a private test with Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. They will either use the 2023 SF-23 or the 2022 F1-75, following F1’s testing rules. Hamilton called his first test with Ferrari “awe-inspiring” and said he is excited to start this new chapter.

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Verstappen meets Mustang Dark Horse

What happens when you combine the Formula 1 world champion with Ford’s most track-capable Mustang? You get some shredded rear tires and this spectacular video. Ford recently dropped a short clip called Living at the Limit, starring Max Verstappen driving the Ford Mustang Dark Horse on an empty racetrack. Of course, Verstappen has no problem pushing the Dark Horse to its limits in this spectacular video.

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Imagine a car with no rules

What if an F1 car could be built with no rules? Think about it: 4.5 tonnes of downforce, 1,600 horsepower, and 7G in lateral forces. Even more remarkable – it could be built today using existing technology. Join former racing driver Scott Mansell as he uncovers the incredible engineering that would happen if F1 had no rules.