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Bernd Mayländer reveals upgrades to F1's new Mercedes safety car

Motorsport.comJuly 25, 2026

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Formula 1 has debuted its new safety car at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, introducing the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ to the grid.Replacing the AMG GT Black Series that had served the championship since 2022, the new iteration is the first safety car to feature fully variable all-wheel drive, designed to improve traction and stability during wet-weather conditions. The car also features a ...