F1 Today | No FIA intervention on Mercedes and Red Bull engine 'trick', W17 revealed

21:54, 22 Jan

byKada Sarkozi

From news about the engine ‘trick’ of Mercedes and Red Bull Ford to the German team revealing its 2026 Formula 1 challenger: recap the best stories of the day below.

No FIA intervention: Mercedes and Red Bull engine 'trick' not banned

Ferrari, Audi and Honda have been unlucky. At least for now, the 'trick' that Mercedes and Red Bull Ford use in their power units will not be banned. GPblog learned this from conversations with people directly involved.

Mercedes reveals first images of the W17

The German team shared the first images of the new W17 car that reportedly boasts the most powerful power unit on the F1 grid.

Moreover, the team also completed its first shakedown at the Silverstone Circuit.

The team's Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin said: "We have had a sensible first day of running with the W17 at Silverstone.

"As with any shakedown, the focus is on ensuring everything operates safely and reliably. We were able to get through our allotted mileage, with both George and Kimi getting to experience the 2026 car on track for the first time.

"That is testament to the hard work of everyone at Brackley and Brixworth. Our attention now turns to Barcelona where we will look to build on today's running and add to our understanding of the W17."

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