Formula 1 News: Mercedes W16 Makes Track Debut in Bahrain

After launching yesterday, the 2025 Mercedes W16 F1 car turned its first laps in Bahrain today.

Both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli got behind the wheel of the 2025 challenger as the team successfully completed 200kms of running.

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George Russell shakes down the 2025 W16 in Bahrain. Image supplied by Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli shakes down the 2025 Mercedes W16 in Bahrain. Image supplied by Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli shakes down the 2025 W16 in Bahrain. Image supplied by Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli shakes down the 2025 Mercedes W16 in Bahrain. Image supplied by Mercedes
George Russell shakes down the 2025 W16 in Bahrain. Image supplied by Mercedes