- Mercedes marks F1’s 75th anniversary at Silverstone with the W196, AMG One and Concept AMG GT XX.
- The Concept AMG GT XX delivers over 1000 kW and exceeds 360km/h with axial flux motor technology.
- George Russell honoured Stirling Moss’ 1955 victory by driving the W196 at Aintree ahead of the event.
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone promises more than just racing action this weekend, as Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team unveils a multi-layered celebration of Formula One’s 75th anniversary.
Blending nostalgia, cutting-edge tech and a glimpse of what’s next, the team is pulling out all the stops to honour its storied history and ambitious future.
A retro nod: Moss, W196 and tartan touches
Mercedes is diving deep into its heritage, with the legendary Mercedes-Benz W196 taking centre stage. The car - winner of nine out of twelve races during its 1950s heyday - will be on display at the team’s hospitality suite, proudly showcasing its tartan seat pattern.
That same design inspires a fresh Silver Arrows fanwear line, courtesy of a new adidas collaboration. George Russell recently took the W196 for a spin at Aintree, retracing the tyre marks of Sir Stirling Moss, who 70 years ago became the first Briton to win his home Grand Prix.
The present: hypercar power meets the grid
The team isn’t just reminiscing but flexing modern muscle, too. Fans at Silverstone can feast their eyes on the Mercedes-AMG One hypercar, a roadgoing marvel that packs genuine F1 powertrain tech.
Developed with the brand's High Performance Powertrains outfit, it’s a reminder that F1 know-how doesn’t just stay in the paddock.
The future is bright (and very, very orange)
Looking ahead, the Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX is set to make an eye-catching appearance. The striking prototype, painted in sunset beam orange, delivers a jaw-dropping 1000kW of peak output thanks to its trio of axial flux motors.
Capable of topping 360km/h, it edges close to the sport’s all-time speed records. The car also signals the future of AMG’s electric ambitions, with its advanced high-voltage battery tech born from both Formula One and AMG One experience.
As Markus Schafer puts it, the GT XX represents the combined genius of Mercedes’ global R&D network, “providing an insight into pioneering drivetrain technology and the future of performance.”
All in all, Silverstone looks set for a grand prix that celebrates not just the thrill of racing - but where it’s come from and where it’s going next.