“Looks like it has an identity crisis” – Fans react as Mercedes reveals Lewis Hamilton’s final car at the Silver Arrows

The W15 will be the last Mercedes F1 car to be raced by Lewis Hamilton before he moves to Ferrari next year.

“Looks like it has an identity crisis” – Fans react as Mercedes reveals Lewis Hamilton’s final car at the Silver Arrows

The Mercedes W15 (Via Mercedes F1 team)

The Mercedes F1 team has finally revealed its 2024 F1 challenger, the Mercedes W15. The Silver Arrows will face a lot of pressure this year after Lewis Hamilton decided to leave Brackley for Ferrari in 2025. The W15 would be the last car Hamilton drives for the German squad after spending over a decade at the team and achieving historic success.

The Mercedes W15 has got a striking new livery. The 2024 challenger blends the iconic silver of the Silver Arrows and the Petronas green on the nose. Moreover, the Brackley-based team continues to have a predominantly black car to save weight. Although, only the lower half of the chassis is left in exposed carbon fiber. This blend gives the car an attractive silver look from the front while retaining a black image on the side.

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The Ineos branding on the airbox has reverted to a dark red shade. While the iconic Mercedes star continues to be on the engine cover. Certainly, the Mercedes W15 livery hails the history of the Silver Arrows. Perhaps, a perfect design to mark Lewis Hamilton’s final season with the German carmaker at the pinnacle of motorsport.

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Fans hope the Mercedes W15 is fast on-track

Fans on X were quick to share their views on the new car. The Mercedes W15 divided some opinions. One user reckoned that the car was having an identity crisis considering the mix of silver and black designs. The user wrote, “Looks like it has an identity crisis.” On the other hand, another fan called it the best of both worlds of Mercedes designs. The fan replied, “Best of both worlds with the Mercedes Livery colors.”

The Mercedes W15 to be driven by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
The Mercedes W15 to be driven by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell (Via Mercedes F1 team)

One fan hoped that the new car would be as fast as it looked in the pictures. The fan stated, “Stunning, please be fast!” Another user went as far as claiming that the W15 would be their Valentine. The user commented, “W15 will you be my valentine?”

Certainly, the Mercedes W15 might have received some mix reactions but the design has been appreciated by fans. The team has high expectations this year as it bids farewell to seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. However, it remains to be seen if this striking new design can bring in some solid results on track this year.

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