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Mercedes announces W17 livery reveal date and 2026 F1 season launch event

Mercedes has confirmed the launch date for its 2026 Formula 1 challenger, the W17. The Brackley outfit is set to unveil the W17 on 22 January 2026 before private testing takes place from 26 to 30 January. 

The team will release renders of the livery on 22 January before a season launch event on 2 February, which will be available to stream live online. Drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will be present at the 2 February launch event along with team boss Toto Wolff.

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