Mercedes aims to challenge for championships in 2025 with its newly launched W16, driven by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Following a fourth-place finish in 2024, the team is determined to close the gap to their competitors.

Team Principal Toto Wolff expects an intensely competitive season, noting how the field has become increasingly close. Technical Director James Allison reveals the team has focused on addressing the W15's weaknesses, particularly its slow-corner performance and inconsistent tire temperatures.

Key improvements to the W16 include:

• New front suspension design
• Comprehensive aerodynamic surface updates
• Enhanced under-body developments
• Reliability updates to the power unit
• Refined calibration upgrades

Power Unit Director Hywel Thomas emphasizes the importance of small gains in the current regulatory environment, where even milliseconds can mean the difference between pole position and starting from the second or third row. After securing four race wins in 2024, Mercedes is optimistic about their championship prospects, with pre-season testing set to begin in Bahrain this week.

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