Mercedes W17

Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance
	Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Designers	James Allison (Technical Director); Simone Resta (Deputy Technical Director); John Owen (Car Design Director); Jarrod Murphy (Aerodynamics Director); David Nelson (Performance Director); Giacomo Tortora (Engineering Director); Ashley Way (Chief Engineer - Car Design); Hywel Thomas (Managing Director - Power Unit); Lorenzo Sassi (Engineering Director - Power Unit);
Predecessor	Mercedes W16
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Suspension (rear)	Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Length	5,505 mm (216.7 in)
Width	1,900 mm (75 in)
Height	950 mm (37.4 in)
Wheelbase	3,400 mm (133.9 in)
Engine	Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 E Performance
Transmission	Mercedes 8-speed hydraulic actuated semi automatic sequential gearbox, + 1 reverse gear
Weight	772 kg (including driver, coolant and oil)
Fuel	Petronas Primax
Lubricants	Petronas Tutela
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick); Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded);
Competition history
Notable entrants	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
Notable drivers	12. Kimi Antonelli; 63. George Russell;
Debut	2026 Australian Grand Prix
First win	2026 Australian Grand Prix
Last win	2026 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2026 Chinese Grand Prix

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance, commonly known as the Mercedes W17, is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is currently being driven by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in their fifth and second seasons with the team, respectively. As of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, the car has scored one win (Russell; including one sprint victory also taken by Russell), two podiums, and two pole positions (Russell and Antonelli; including one sprint pole position taken by Russell).