Who does Mercedes want for 2025?
Introducing to the stage… Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Today, the team is announcing its 2025 driver line-up, with 18-year-old Italian Kimi joining multiple Grand Prix-winner George behind the wheel for next season. Mercedes will continue with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as their drivers in Formula 1 in 2026, team principal Toto Wolff has said. Wolff effectively confirmed the line-up after the Dutch Grand Prix, although Russell’s contract is still not finalised.As of 2025, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are the only drivers to have driven for Mercedes, with the former having done so since 2022 and the latter starting in 2025. Esteban Ocon is the only other former driver to be participating in the 2025 season.
What is the Mercedes car of the year 2025?
Every year, Motor Trend recognizes excellence in automotive innovation with its prestigious Car of the Year award. The 2025 winner, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, excelled in six key categories: design advancement, efficiency, engineering excellence, value, safety, and performance of the intended function. The all-new electric 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan introduces tech and drivetrain advancements making it the most intelligent and efficient vehicle in the line-up.
What is new for Mercedes in 2025?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE The popular Mercedes-Benz GLE midsize SUV gets a major update for 2025 with revised styling, new tech features, and powertrain enhancements. The exterior features an even more refined and athletic look, with a bolder grille design, slimmer LED headlights, and sportier front and rear bumpers. The Decline of Coupe-Style SUVs With all-electric versions of the GLC and GLE on the horizon, Mercedes-Benz is streamlining its lineup to focus on future-ready designs. The coupe-style SUVs will be phased out globally by 2026. If you love coupe-style SUVs, schedule a test drive before these models are discontinued.
Will Mercedes be good in 2026?
With a growing belief internally that Mercedes will be competitive under the new regulations being ushered in for 2026, Wolff is in a somewhat luxurious position. Giving Russell and Antonelli short-term deals will give the team flexibility next year in what is likely to be a more wide-open driver market. Junior team As of 2025, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are the only drivers to have driven for Mercedes, with the former having done so since 2022 and the latter starting in 2025. Esteban Ocon is the only other former driver to be participating in the 2025 season.
Is Carlos Sainz driving for Mercedes in 2025?
Hamilton has been linked with the Scuderia for several years, but after two years of Mercedes struggle he committed to the switch, replacing Carlos Sainz who was out of contract at the end of 2024. Hamilton reportedly left Mercedes for Ferrari because the latter offered him a longer contract and more money. Furthermore, he had been in a losing slump—with no wins in 2022 or 2023—and hoped to revive his career on the new team.