{"id":562294,"date":"2026-03-25T01:28:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T01:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/562294\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T01:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T01:28:17","slug":"f1-news-mercedes-drops-wolf-inspired-japanese-gp-livery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/562294\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 news: Mercedes drops wolf inspired Japanese GP livery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-25-095532-1.png\" alt=\"Mercedes drops wolf inspired Japanese GP livery\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMercedes will run a wolf inspired livery for the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend. Image: Mercedes F1 Team<\/p>\n<p>The Silver Arrows shared digital renders of the updated W17 design on social media, previewing a striking wolf pattern that will feature on the car\u2019s front wing under the tagline \u201cunleashing the beast\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will run the look from the opening practice session at Suzuka as Mercedes aims to continue its flawless start to the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>The Brackley squad has dominated the opening two rounds, with Russell leading a one-two finish at the Australian Grand Prix before Antonelli returned the favour by winning the Chinese Grand Prix. Russell also claimed victory in the Sprint race in Shanghai.<\/p>\n<p>The wolf graphic is linked to Mercedes\u2019 collaboration with Y-3, the Adidas sub-label led by renowned Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing inspiration from Japanese mythology, the design reflects a guardian-style philosophy that blends aggression with control while translating avant-garde design ideas into a performance-focused concept on the car\u2019s front wing.<\/p>\n<p>The motif has also appears in a wider clothing collection produced through the partnership, with Mercedes team members set to wear pieces from the range during public appearances across the Suzuka weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes is the latest team to reveal a special look for the third round of the championship. Racing Bulls and Haas had already confirmed unique designs for the event.<\/p>\n<p>Racing Bulls will run a special <a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/f1-news-2026-racaing-bulls-livery-japan-cherry-blossoms-special-japanese-grand-prix-suzuka\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018spring edition\u2019 colour scheme inspired by Japanese cherry blossoms<\/a>, while Haas unveiled <a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/f1-news-2026-japanese-grand-prix-haas-godzilla-livery-announcement-details-photos-bearman-ocon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a Godzilla-themed design earlier this week<\/a> as part of a season-long collaboration with Japanese entertainment company Toho Co.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/f1-news-2026-japanese-grand-prix-suzuka-start-time-how-to-watch-tv-times-live-stream-schedule-details-fox-sports-kayo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix \u2013 Schedule, how to watch, TV times &amp; more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/b\/294243\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/294243.gif\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mercedes will run a wolf inspired livery for the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend. 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