Mercedes gives the first glimpse of 2025 F1 -bar in front of Antonelli -debut

You can tell you that we are getting closer to the start of a new F1 launch season as many teams offer a glimpse of what their new car will look via posts on social media.

Mercedes is the latest team that comes into the action that delivers a short video clip on Instagram, and it’s a significant moment for 18-year-old rookie Kimi Antonelli.

Spotlight is at Antonelli, so much is expected of the young Italian after he was confirmed as a replacement for seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton after his departure to Ferrari.

The clip seems to indicate that this year’s Mercedes will again be black, but for Antonelli, the compliance of his race number, 12, will be a proud moment. His words, after his appointment in Mercedes, can be heard in the background.

Following the official Livery Reveal, as part of the F1 75 Live event on London’s O2 on February 18, Mercedes officially reveals his car six days later on 24.

This will be followed by a Shakedown the next day in Bahrain, where F1’s three-day test before the season will be held on 26-28. February in front of the Grand Prix opening in Australia on March 16.