F1 Today | W16, Lawson steps into Red Bull, WoRDA statement

Method 1 followers wouldn’t have to attend for much longer for the beginning of the season, as pre-season testing begins in solely two days! Earlier than that, nevertheless, Mercedes launched pictures of their W16. Liam Lawson was additionally in a position to bounce into the RB21.

WoRDA speaks out

Following the steps of the Grand Prix Drivers Affiliation, the World Rally Drivers Alliance launched a press release concerning the brand new guidelines and laws from the FIA. This comes following one of many drivers, Adrien Fourmaux, was penalised in Sweden. They stated, “WoRDA has at all times recognised our tasks and dedication to collaborate in a constructive approach with all stakeholders, together with the FIA President, as a way to promote and elevate our excellent Sport for the good thing about all. In current months, nevertheless, there was an alarming enhance within the severity of the sanctions imposed for minor, remoted and unintentional language lapses.” In direction of the tip of 2024, the Method 1 drivers, with their affiliation, additionally addressed the FIA. Because of the new guidelines, Fourmaux obtained a effective of €10,000 effective plus a €20,000 conditional effective. Sooner or later, if he repeats the identical actions, he’ll face larger fines, and extra will lay on the road.

In the long run, they known as for extra readability. “In such a case, we query the relevance and validity of imposing any kind of penalty. Furthermore, the exorbitant fines are vastly disproportionate to the common revenue and funds in rallying. We’re additionally involved with the general public impression these extreme sums create within the minds of the followers, suggesting that is an business the place cash doesn’t matter. This additionally raises a basic query: the place does the cash from these fines go? The dearth of transparency solely amplifies issues and undermines confidence within the system. Absolutely, the damaging impressions surrounding these penalties far outweigh the affect of any language lapse. We name for direct communication and engagement between the FIA President and WoRDA members to discover a mutually agreeable and pressing answer.”

Mercedes unveils W16

Introducing the Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 pic.twitter.com/Gs244BRH8R

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Workforce (@MercedesAMGF1) February 24, 2025

Concerning the W16, George Russell stated, “This coming season will probably be my seventh within the sport and fourth with the works Mercedes group, and I am working arduous to enhance year-on-year. As a group, we’re extremely motivated to enhance on final season. There’s a nice power inside the factories at Brackley and Brixworth so I am desirous to take to the observe.”It is also thrilling to have a brand new teammate in Kimi this 12 months. He is extremely fast and I believe we’ll make an amazing partnership. Naturally, there’s a lot for him to be taught in his first season, however I am wanting ahead to serving to him try this and dealing collectively to assist push the group ahead,”

Lawson takes on Pink Bull

On the wheel of the RB19 Liam took to the observe for a pre-season check in Jerez, earlier this month #F1 || @LiamLawson30 pic.twitter.com/lMxCIyZNnC

— Oracle Pink Bull Racing (@redbullracing) February 24, 2025