Formula 1: The first picture of the Mercedes W13 from 2022

The world champion of manufacturers of the last eight years has published the picture of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell’s new car on Twitter with the tagline “News Year, New Mercedes “.

At first glance, the picture seems to be a digitally edited version of the corresponding exhibition prototype that Formula 1 presented itself this summer, with a simple color change and the placement of the Mercedes-Benz star on the nose.

On closer inspection, however, one recognizes important differences: the front wing has three horizontal elements instead of four of the F1 prototype, which are side air outlets significantly larger, and the rear wing has a completely different shape.

We remind you that the cars of 2022 will be shrouded in a mysterious veil emerging from the radicals Change in technical regulations that lead to profound changes in design and their aerodynamics. Hence, the way in which it is expected is very interesting each group interpreted the new regulations of 2022.

All teams’ new cars are expected to be unveiled in the second two weeks in February, the days before the start of winter testing New Year which starts on March 20th in Bahrain.

Apart from Mercedes, no other team has shown anything of the new car from. In addition to today’s picture, the champion had posted last week a video showing the first launch of its new hybrid drive in 2022. Of course, today’s Mercedes W13 design will be over when it first launches in Bahrain significantly modified, with all its developments the Brackley team will bring up to then.