Payton Westcott reveals Mercedes-inspired livery ahead of her rookie 2026 F1 Academy season debut in China.
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Mercedes reveal 2026 F1 Academy livery as Westcott prepares for rookie campaign

American racer Payton Westcott will launch her rookie campaign in the 2026 F1 Academy season at the Chinese Grand Prix on 13–15 March, carrying a bold new look inspired by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team challenger. Her car mirrors the PETRONAS green flow line that defines the 2026 Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE. A dynamic…

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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff at the pre-season testing press conference in Bahrain Test Week 2, Thursday, Getty Images
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“Utter bullshit” — Wolff expresses frustration on accusations regarding Mercedes’ F1 engine

Team Principal Toto Wolff has dismissed recent allegations regarding Mercedes’ 2026 F1 engine. The Austrian labelled the controversy a “storm in a teacup”. FIA’s new compression unit limit test Earlier this week, the FIA stated that an E-vote would be held among the Formula 1 Power Unit Advisory Committee, focused on the assessment of the…

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The W16 became a vehicle of driving innovation when it came to Mercedes's sustainability initiatives during the 2025 F1 season
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team details substantial sustainability initiatives undertaken during 2025 season

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 squad took a big step forward in 2025 in terms of establishing themselves as one of the leading professional sports teams worldwide so far as sustainability is concerned. Mercedes’s progress aligns with F1’s ambition to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030. This aggressive sustainability plan covers not only the cars…

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