MERCEDES unveiled their new car for the 2022 season – and fans could not get enough of it.
The reigning constructors’ champions will once again take to the grid in their traditional silver livery after dropping their previous black paint job.
Merc introduced the special edition look back in 2020 as a sign of the team’s commitment to fighting racism and discrimination.
But the team will switch back to its ‘Silver Arrows’ moniker for the W13 as F1 introduces drastic new design regulations for the new season.
Fans online cooed over the fresh look as the team gathered at Silverstone for the official launch.
User Jo wrote on Twitter: “I love her! Loved the black but…our Silver Arrow is back! Best looking car no question… #W13 well done Team she’s a beauty!”
Kevin Ticehurst wrote: “A truly beautiful machine. Loving the new livery. Now onwards to a 9th successive constructors’ championship and an 8th world championship for Lewis, or possibly a first world title for George!!!”
Kelvin Martin wrote: “It’s a stunner! Well done to the entire team that put in hours and hours of effort to produce this magnificent looking car.”
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And RobLMeyers added: “Hope she’s as fast as she is beautiful!”
Seven-time champ Lewis Hamilton ended months of retirement speculation by confirming he would return to the grid this year.
Fans had feared he was planning to hang up his race suit after the shocking season finale that saw him robbed of a record eighth drivers’ crown last term.
But the 37-year-old revealed he is ‘excited’ to drive his new motor after the team’s ‘incredible hard work’ during the off-season.
