Mercedes F1 to Run Celebratory Livery at Silverstone with Splash of Orange
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The Mercedes Formula One team will be running a special livery for this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone to celebrate the launch of the CONCEPT AMG GT XX.
Although subtle, the W16 F1 car will feature an orange Mercedes logo on the nose instead of the conventional silver emblem. The same will apply to Mercedes-AMG's logos on the race suits - orange branding over black, adding a mild pop to an overall clean look.
However, the crash helmets of both drivers have yet to be unveiled. One could expect Mercedes to follow the norm by adding a hint of orange.
George Russell of United Kingdom and Mercedes during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 29, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria.
George Russell of United Kingdom and Mercedes during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 29, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria.
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Inspired by F1 technology and Mercedes-AMG's revolutionary AMG One, the CONCEPT AMG GT XX is the brand's answer to an advanced electric saloon producing 1,360 bhp.
Addressing the updated livery for this weekend, Mercedes said in a statement:
"It's all to do with our celebration of the three-pointed star's past, present, and future, as F1 gets set to celebrate its 75th anniversary, at the home of the very first F1 World Championship race in 1950.
"The future will be seen with the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, Mercedes-AMG's pioneering technology programme, that recently launched at Mercedes-AMG's Affalterbach headquarters with George, Kimi and Valtteri.
"A concept car that offers insight into the first series-production model based on AMG.EA high performance will be on display at Silverstone. The concept car's eye-catching sunset beam orange livery is inspired by the revolutionary Mercedes C111 vehicles of the 1960s and 1970s.
"The sunset beam orange accents will feature on the W16 including the famous three-pointed stars on its nose and engine cover, driver overalls, and both George and Kimi will run special helmets incorporating the colour in celebration of the CONCEPT AMG GT XX launch.
"The high-voltage battery in the CONCEPT AMG GT XX is a completely new development. It benefits from all the experience from the AMG ONE and Formula 1 as well as the knowledge of the best engineers from Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach and Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) in Brixworth."
Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Technology Officer, Development and Procurement, said:
"The best minds in our global R&D network have contributed their extensive expertise – from Mercedes-Benz in Sindelfingen and Untertürkheim to Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach and YASA in the UK to our Formula 1 drivetrain experts at Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth.
"Together, they have developed the CONCEPT AMG GT XX and are providing an insight into pioneering drivetrain technology and the future of performance."
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