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Mercedes ditches Silverstone F1 launch for Bahrain shakedown
© XPB Michael Delaney
17/01/2025 at 14:4317/01/2025 at 14:44 Mercedes has opted to ditch its traditional F1 season launch event at Silverstone for a filming day with its 2025 W16 challenger at the Bahrain International Circuit on February 25. The shakedown will take place just one day before pre-season testing begins at Sakhir, according to Motorsport.com. The decision to shift the launch closer to testing ensures the W16 remains under development for as long as possible, a strategic move as the team looks to reclaim its place at the pinnacle of the Constructors’ Championship. As F1 teams embark on their fourth and final year of competing under the sport’s ground-effect...
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