Mercedes W16

Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance

Category	Formula One
Designer(s)	James Allison (Technical Director) Simone Resta (Deputy Technical Director) John Owen (Car Design Director) Jarrod Murphy (Aerodynamics Director) David Nelson (Performance Director) Giacomo Tortora (Engineering Director) Ashley Way (Chief Engineer) Emiliano Giangiulio (Head of Vehicle Performance) Hywel Thomas (Lead Power Unit Designer)
Predecessor	Mercedes W15
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Suspension (rear)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Length	over 5,000 mm (197 in)
Width	2,000 mm (79 in)
Height	950 mm (37 in)
Engine	Mercedes-AMG F1 M16 TurboMax E Performance 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor	Motor Generator Unit Kinetic (MGU-K) and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission	8-speed hydraulic actuated semi automatic sequential gearbox, + 1 reverse gear
Weight	798 kg (1,759 lb)
Fuel	Petronas Primax
Lubricants	Petronas Tutela
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick) Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded) with BBS forged magnesium wheels: 18"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
Notable drivers	12. Andrea Kimi Antonelli 63. George Russell

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance, commonly known as the Mercedes W16, is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to compete in the 2025 Formula One World Championship. It will be driven by George Russell who is in his fourth consecutive season with the team, partnering rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli who replaces 7-time World Drivers' Champion Lewis Hamilton who departed for Ferrari following the end of the 2024 season. Thus this is the first Mercedes F1 car since the F1 W03 used during the 2012 season not to be driven by Hamilton.