Here's the new car Lewis Hamilton will pilot in his quest for a record eighth F1 title.
Mercedes-Benz AMG on Friday unveiled its new W13 E Performance race car set to compete in the 2022 Formula One World Championship.
The W13 might not be as dominant as some of its recent predecessors, however. The design rules were overhauled for 2022 to improve competition, and as a result only the steering wheel on Mercedes' new car has been carried over from the previous season. You'll notice that Mercedes has also decided to return to its traditional silver livery, with color accents representing key sponsors Petronas and Ineos.
You'll also notice the new 18-inch wheels . The enlarged wheel and tire combo is meant to resemble something closer to what we use on the street, but it's also designed to reduce overheating and as a result allow drivers to extract more from the tires on each stint, once again helping to improve the competition. Mercedes said early signs for the big wheels were positive.To further enhance the competition, cost caps have been introduced.
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