00:00Mercedes have lifted the lid on what they are calling the biggest technical shake-up
00:06in Formula One history, unveiling the first images of their 2026 challenger, the W17.
00:13Team principal Toto Wolff has said the sport is entering a period of significant change
00:18with sweeping new regulations, forcing teams to rethink almost every aspect of car design.
00:25A Mercedes bruised by recent seasons without a championship believe this reset
00:29offers a genuine opportunity to return to the front.
00:34Mercedes say this car is a result of a smaller, lighter and narrower than its predecessor,
00:39designed to meet the demands of a sport undergoing wholesale transformation.
00:44The new livery reflects that evolution too, blending the team's traditional silver
00:49with deep black and gold, Petron green ascents.
00:53There is an optimism inside the team.
00:55The last major engine regulation change in 2014 as to an era of Mercedes dominance.
01:01Recent seasons have shown improvement with George Russell enjoying his strongest campaign yet,
01:06while rookie Kimi Antonelli gained valuable experience.
01:09The true competitive picture, however, won't become clear until pre-season testing in Bahrain
01:15or the opening race in Australia, with rumours already circulating over potential regulation loopholes.
01:22One thing is certain, Formula One's next era is coming fast and Mercedes are determined to be ready.
01:28is a model for a slightOlney
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