Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance
The first Mercedes since 2012 not raced by Lewis Hamilton, pairing George Russell with rookie Kimi Antonelli.
About the Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance
The W16 succeeded the four-time race-winning W15 and was raced in 2025 by George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli, who replaced Lewis Hamilton after his move to Ferrari. Technical director James Allison was closely involved in its design, which appeared to cure the suspension problems of Mercedes' earlier ground-effect cars but brought inconsistent balance in their place. Russell won the Canadian and Singapore Grands Prix, both from pole, and the car scored 12 podiums, two poles and six fastest laps. Mercedes finished second in the Constructors' Championship with 469 points.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance specs
| Make | Mercedes-AMG |
|---|---|
| Model | F1 W16 E Performance |
| Years | 2025 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M16 E Performance) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance rarity in CarSpot
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance fun facts
- Kimi Antonelli's third place behind Russell in Canada made him the third-youngest podium finisher in Formula One history.
- At the 2025 British Grand Prix it ran a special livery with orange accents, coinciding with the launch of the Concept AMG GT XX.
