{"id":415463,"date":"2026-01-15T21:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T21:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/415463\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T21:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T21:33:09","slug":"mercedes-release-new-adidas-kit-as-weeks-tick-down-to-start-of-f1-2026-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/415463\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes release new Adidas kit as weeks tick down to start of F1 2026 season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mercedes has released its 2026 team kit designed by Adidas ahead of the new season with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli modelling the latest outfits.<\/p>\n<p>Having been with Puma for a number of years, the Silver Arrows announced a switch to Adidas last year and now into the second season of a \u2018multi-year\u2019 deal, the Brackley team has displayed what their drivers and staff will be wearing in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes unveils latest Adidas kit for F1 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Truth be told, there is minimal change between last year\u2019s and this year\u2019s design with a familiar white and black pattern being used throughout.<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes say the driver jerseys feature \u2018an engineered hexagon print \u2013 reimagined Ultraboost 5 showing off a distinctive teal-to-black fade, each piece stylistically fuses the brands\u2019 identities and expertise\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The kit also featured \u2018hints\u2019 of the recognisable Mercedes team colour and is made with Adidas\u2019 CLIMACOOL technology which is designed to keep drivers the right temperature away from the cockpit.<\/p>\n<p>The mechanics will wear \u2018full and short-sleeve cuts that deliver a modernised silhouette, with a curved teal graphic creating a fast, technical look designed to support peak performance.\u2019 While the engineers\u2019 uniform has swapped from white to black.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>New threads for a new era \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n<p>Tap below to explore \ud83e\udef5<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MercedesAMGF1\/status\/2011729821496459458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Michael Batz, Motorsport Category GM at Adidas, said: \u201cAs we gear up for the second year of our partnership, we have continued to pour a lot of thought and craft into designing pieces that meet the demands of every single member of the team \u2013 rooted in our commitment to support all to reaching peak performance. Through different cuts, fabrics and design codes, we have considered individual needs whilst still celebrating the Mercedes team\u2019s identity. We can\u2019t wait to see it being worn by all during the upcoming season!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Richard Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer at Mercedes, said: \u201cOur partnership with Adidas is built on a shared commitment to performance, innovation, and style. Our second teamwear collection reflects those values perfectly yet again \u2013 delivering apparel that not only meets the technical demands of F1 but also embodies the identity of our team. Every detail has been considered to ensure our team members and fans are not only ready for every condition but will both look and feel sophisticated and proud, whether they are in the garage, engaging with partners and fans, or supporting the team from around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>More on Mercedes from PlanetF1.com<br \/>*\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetf1.com\/news\/mercedes-f1-2026-rebrand-mission-statement\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mercedes has \u2018new dreams to achieve\u2019 as F1 2026 \u2018mission statement\u2019 published<\/a><br \/>*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetf1.com\/news\/toto-wolff-mercedes-plans-to-reduce-customer-engine-supply-teams\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Toto Wolff outlines future Mercedes intent to cut customer engine supply<\/a><br \/>*\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetf1.com\/news\/mercedes-toto-wolff-hywel-thomas-react-to-favourites-tag-ahead-of-f1-2026-rules-reset\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018God knows how the paddock knows\u2019: Mercedes react to F1 2026 favourites tag<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Russell said: \u201cIn this new Adidas teamwear collection they\u2019ve really put our team\u2019s performance at the forefront of its design. For us, every detail matters, and what we wear is no exception. This kit allows me to stay sharp, focused, and perform at my peak, giving not only me but our team a crucial advantage as we push for both championships.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli said: \u201cIt\u2019s amazing for me to work with a partner like Adidas, who understands the need to innovate. As I look forward to taking a significant step up in my second season in F1, their commitment to optimising fit and function means I can step out onto the track feeling confident and ready to focus entirely on my performance and delivering results.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>READ NEXT:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetf1.com\/features\/ranked-f1-2026-driver-line-up-pairings-weakest-strongest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ranked: F1 2026 driver pairings from weakest to strongest<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mercedes has released its 2026 team kit designed by Adidas ahead of the new season with George Russell&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":415464,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[573],"tags":[64,63,817,813,816,818,945,44,85],"class_list":["post-415463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-formula-1","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-f1","tag-formula-1","tag-formula1","tag-home-page","tag-mercedes","tag-news","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/415463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=415463"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/415463\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/415464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=415463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=415463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=415463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}