Mercedes unveils all-back 2023 F1 car, the W14

Mercedes grew to become the newest F1 staff to launch their 2023 marketing campaign by taking the covers off the W14 with the Woking-based outfit returning to black livery for the upcoming season.

Just a day after Ferrari had launched their 2023 F1 automobile, Mercedes have at the moment unveiled their very own challenger, the W14 that’s set to steer the outfit again to championship-winning methods after a tough season final 12 months.

While the the aerodynamic philosophy has largely stayed, the staff sprung a shock by unveiling a black livery with which it returns to the particular colour scheme from 2020 and 2021 has. The staff communicated that the the black is because of an try to cut back its total weight.

Driving the W14 might be Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, who line up for his or her second season collectively, supported by Mick Schumacher in his position as third driver.

Commenting on the launch, Team Principal Toto Wolff stated: “Our hopes and expectations are all the time to be able to combating for a World Championship. However, our opponents have been very sturdy final 12 months, and we’re taking part in catch-up.

“Racing at the front requires resilience, teamwork, and determination. We face up to every challenge, we put the Team first, and we will leave no stone unturned in the chase for every millisecond. This year, we are going all in to get back in front.”

“The whole organisation was pushing flat out final 12 months. When we realised that the automobile wasn’t the place we wished it to be, we mobilised each reserve we had. That by no means stopped all through the season,” concluded Wolff.

Seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton added: “I have been a part of this team for over a decade and the efforts of everyone never cease to amaze me. I find it inspiring how diligently and passionately each person approaches their work.”

Awaiting his second season with the German-Anglo outfit, Russell added: “I have been incredibly impressed with how the Team developed the car throughout last season. We have been building momentum throughout 2022 and we’re excited to see how that has progressed over the winter.”

After two years spent as a race driver at the Haas F1 Team, Mick Schumacher joins Mercedes, taking over the reserve driver position at the German-Anglo staff.

The 23-year-old German stated: “I’ve always felt very close to Mercedes. I am very happy to be a part of the Team and I know how important my role will be in aiding the development of the W14. I am committed to giving it my all to contribute to our performance in this competitive environment.”