The three-day test gives all 20 drivers their first chance to get to grips with their 2025 cars ahead of the new F1 season

Mercedes unveiled on Monday their new car for the 2025 Formula One season ahead of its on-track debut in Bahrain this week during pre-season testing. "The W16 builds on the learnings from its predecessor,

The W16 is set to appear on track for the first time during a shakedown in Bahrain, using one of the filming days that Mercedes is permitted before pre-season testing begins a day later on February 26.

Mercedes have released images of the W16 as George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli lead the Silver Arrows charge in 2025; watch the first of three days of testing in Bahrain live on Sky Sports F1 from 6.

Mercedes has launched its 2025 Formula 1 car ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain, marking the team’s first season without Lewis Hamilton.

The 2025 F1 season is shaping up to be a transformative campaign for the sport, as Lewis Hamilton makes his debut for Ferrari and the year will be the last before an entire new set of technical regulations arrive next season.

The timings and driver line-ups have begun to emerge for F1 testing in Bahrain, as three days of running take place before the season starts.

F1 campaign really kicks into life with this week’s pre-season Bahrain test. Here’s the top topics to be across as the new cars roll down the pitlane together for the first time for three days of acti