The Mercedes Formula 1 team unveiled the livery of the W17 on Thursday 22 January on social media before a launch event on Monday 2 February.
Here is everything we know so far about the team's launch events.
When is the Mercedes 2026 F1 launch event?
Thursday 22 January: Livery reveal
The new era starts here. Introducing our W17 🤍🖤 pic.twitter.com/ld0Zu6vjTv
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 22, 2026
Monday 2 February: Launch event
No times have been released yet, but this page will be updated.
How to watch the Mercedes 2026 F1 launch event
Fans will be able to watch the launch event on 2 February online, via the team's social media channels.
Who will be at the Mercedes 2026 F1 launch event?
Both drivers, Russell and Antonelli, will be present at the launch event on 2 February alongside CEO and team principal Toto Wolff and senior personnel, who will be able to discuss the regulation changes.
Mercedes F1 Academy
Mercedes is yet to confirm which driver it will back for the all-female racing series. However, the 2025 F1 Academy champion, Doriane Pin, who was part of the Mercedes junior programme, has become a development driver for the Brackley outfit and will act as a mentor for the driver who follows in her footsteps in F1 Academy.
“I’m very proud and grateful to take on the role of Development Driver with the team,” Pin said. “My two years as part of the Junior Programme have helped me grow as a driver and this is a fantastic next step in my career.
“I’m excited to keep working with everyone at Brackley and Brixworth and progressing toward future opportunities, both on and off track. I also want to say a big thank you to everyone at F1 ACADEMY in helping me reach this position.
“The series provides a brilliant platform for female drivers, and I am honoured to be collecting the championship trophy this evening. As I continue my own journey in motorsport, I know there will be more incredible women following in my wheel tracks and I wish them all the very best of luck for the season ahead,”
