
Mercedes rolls out 2026 F1 car ahead of sweeping rule changes
Mercedes unveiled its 2026 F1 car, the W17, built for the biggest regulation reset in the sport’s history with new chassis, engines, tyres and fully sustainable fuel; the car was shown ahead of a Silverstone track run and a closed‑door pre‑season test in Catalunya, as rivals scrutinise a potential compression‑ratio loophole to boost power.