Mercedes W17: 2026 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Mercedes W17
2026 Formula 1 car

Mercedes W17

1st in standings | Mercedes car

12
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
12
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
24
Podiums
565
Points

Car Profile

Team Mercedes
Season2026
Constructors'P1 565 pts
Races19 (38 starts)
DesignersJames Allison Technical directorJohn Owen Chief designer
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Drivers of the Mercedes W17

12 Kimi Antonelli KimiAntonelli P1 9 wins · 380 pts
63 George Russell GeorgeRussell P4 3 wins · 250 pts

Full Car Statistics

Drivers' Title1
Grands Prix19
Race Starts38
Wins12 (31.6%)
Poles12
Podiums24 (63.2%)
Fastest Laps9
Points Finishes32
Points565
Retirements2 (5.3%)
Drivers2

Power Unit & Tyres

Power unitMercedes M17 E Performance
1.6 V6 turbo hybrid
Also poweredAlpine A526, McLaren MCL40, Williams FW48
TyresPirelli

Key Car Landmarks

Race2026 Australian F1 Grand Prix2026 AUS F1 GP2026 Mexico City F1 Grand Prix2026 MEX F1 GP
Pole2026 Australian F1 Grand Prix2026 AUS F1 GP Russell2026 United States F1 Grand Prix2026 USA F1 GP Antonelli
Win2026 Australian F1 Grand Prix2026 AUS F1 GP Russell2026 United States F1 Grand Prix2026 USA F1 GP Antonelli
Podium2026 Australian F1 Grand Prix2026 AUS F1 GP Russell2026 Mexico City F1 Grand Prix2026 MEX F1 GP Antonelli
Points2026 Australian F1 Grand Prix2026 AUS F1 GP Russell2026 Mexico City F1 Grand Prix2026 MEX F1 GP Russell
Fastest lap2026 Chinese F1 Grand Prix2026 CHN F1 GP Antonelli2026 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix2026 AZE F1 GP Russell

2026 Finishing Positions

1st 12
2nd 7
3rd 5
4th 2
5th 2
6th 1
7th 1
8th 1
9th 1
12th 1
15th 1
16th 1
20th 1
DNF 2
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2026 Race by Race

19 Grands Prix
Kimi Antonelli
211111163151321152313
George Russell
1244DNF12212DNF7325120986

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Mercedes' F1 car for 2026

Chinese Grand Prix, Friday, Getty Images SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 13: George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 on track during Sprint qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 13, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance represents the Silver Arrows' interpretation of Formula 1's most transformative regulation overhaul since 2022. The 2026 technical rules introduced an entirely new power unit formula, eliminating the Motor Generator Unit – Heat (MGU-H) while dramatically increasing electrical output from the MGU-K, alongside a new active aerodynamic concept that replaces the drag reduction system (drs) with fully motorised front and rear wings. For Mercedes, the W17 is an opportunity to reset the competitive order and return to the front of the field after a challenging few seasons.

George Russell leads the Mercedes challenge for 2026 in what will be his fourth season as the team's lead driver. Alongside him is Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the young Italian star who replaced Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for 2025 and now enters his second season with the team. The pairing of the experienced Russell and the rapidly developing Antonelli gives Mercedes a strong foundation as the grid adapts to the new technical landscape. The 2026 regulations are widely seen as a potential equaliser, much as the 2022 rules ultimately were, creating a genuine opportunity for Mercedes to challenge at the front.

The W17's aerodynamic package reflects the demands of the new 2026 rules, which mandate active front and rear wing systems that adjust between high-downforce and low-drag configurations. This replaces the manual DRS system that had been a fixture of Formula 1 for over a decade. The FIA specifies the permitted operating modes, and how teams implement and optimise those configurations has become a significant area of development and competitive differentiation heading into the new era.

At the heart of the W17 is Mercedes' new 2026 power unit, redesigned from the ground up to comply with the new regulations. The MGU-H, which had been a key element of Mercedes' power unit dominance during the hybrid era, is gone entirely. In its place, the MGU-K delivers approximately 50% of the car's total power output, making energy deployment strategy a central pillar of Mercedes' race approach. The combustion engine retains the 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 architecture, now working in tandem with a more powerful electrical system and a revised energy store.

Mercedes enter 2026 with renewed motivation after years of chasing Red Bull and McLaren. The team's engineering resources, factory infrastructure, and the experience of building championship-winning cars under the hybrid regulations give them strong foundations for the new era. Whether the W17 can restore Mercedes to the very top of Formula 1 remains one of the defining questions of the 2026 season, but few teams are better equipped to master a new set of technical regulations than the Silver Arrows.

Mercedes W17 – Technical Specifications

chassisMercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance
aerodynamicsActive front and rear aerodynamic wings
Weight800 kg (including driver)
TyresPirelli 18-inch

Mercedes W17 – Power Unit

SupplierMercedes-AMG
Configuration1600cc / 90° V6 turbocharged
Maximum RPM15,000 rpm

Mercedes W17 – ERS System

MGU-K output~350 kW
MGU-HEliminated (2026 regulations)
Energy store8.5 MJ

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Mercedes W17: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Mercedes W17?
Mercedes raced the Mercedes W17 in the 2026 Formula 1 season, finishing 1st in the constructors' championship with 565 points.
Who drove the Mercedes W17?
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell drove the Mercedes W17 in 2026.
How many races did the Mercedes W17 win?
The Mercedes W17 won 12 of the 19 Grands Prix it entered in 2026, with 12 pole positions and 24 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Mercedes W17?
The Mercedes W17 used the Mercedes M17 E Performance, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.