Mercedes go back to black with new W14 for 2023 F1 season

Mercedes unveils their new Formula 1 car, the W14, for the 2023 season.

The car features an all-black livery, a return to the color they ran in 2020 and 2021.

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The team hopes to bounce back from a rollercoaster 2022 season and compete for a world championship.

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Mercedes faces strong competition from other teams who were dominant in the previous year.

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The W14 has undergone extensive testing and development to improve performance and efficiency.

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Mercedes has made significant investments in its driver lineup, including the addition of highly-rated young driver George Russell.

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The team prioritizes resilience, teamwork, and determination in their pursuit of success.

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The black livery is predominantly exposed carbon fiber, shedding weight to improve performance.

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The team changed to a black livery in 2020 to support diversity and equality causes.

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The W14's shakedown will take place at the British Grand Prix venue.

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