Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance
Mercedes' pace-setter of 2026, in which 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in Formula One history.
About the Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance
Overseen by James Allison, the W17 was Mercedes' first car for the 2026 regulations, and its power unit drew controversy over a compression-ratio loophole that allowed a higher ratio when hot than when measured at ambient temperature. It opened the season with a one-two in Australia led by George Russell, and Kimi Antonelli then won from pole in China, becoming the youngest polesitter in Formula One history. By the Mexico City Grand Prix it had won 12 of the season's 19 rounds. Antonelli clinched the 2026 Drivers' Championship in Mexico City, with Mercedes leading the Constructors' standings on 630 points.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance specs
| Make | Mercedes-AMG |
|---|---|
| Model | F1 W17 E Performance |
| Years | 2026 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 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 | 772 kg (1,702 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance rarity in CarSpot
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 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.
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Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance fun facts
- Antonelli won the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix from pole, becoming the youngest Monaco winner and the youngest driver to score a grand slam.
- For the Bahrain Grand Prix, moved to Sepang, the car carried a special livery for title sponsor Petronas, which is based in Malaysia.
- Antonelli's title made him the first Italian world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
