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Andrea Kimi Antonelli got a car that he cannot drive on public roads

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli is a young Italian Formula 1 driver and a member of the Mercedes F1 team since the beginning of 2025. He joined the team as a replacement for one of the best of all time, Lewis Hamilton. His team recently loaned him a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Coupe, but he will not be able to drive it for the next few years.

The 18-year-old is one of F1’s biggest talents, but despite recently getting his driving licence, he won’t be able to use his new car on public roads for the next three years. Under Italian law, which came into effect on December 14, 2024, new drivers cannot drive a car with more than 100 hp for the first three years.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Coupe is powered by a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine with 630 hp (470 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed sequential automatic transmission.

This is Antonelli’s first Formula 1 season. He made three starts, set 1 fastest lap and managed to score 30 points, which is more than good for a rookie. Also, at the Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix, he became the youngest driver in history to lead a Formula 1 race.

Source: Mercedes

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 with better aerodynamics

Last year, Mercedes introduced the second generation of the super-powerful Mercedes-AMG GT 63. It is an extraordinary high-performance car on which Brabus based its project, the Brabus 750.

The car has received a wide range of aerodynamic carbon components such as a front spoiler, side fender inserts, front grill inserts, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, and a flap sports exhaust system. There are also sports springs that lower the car by 25 mm and forged 22-inch Monoblock Platinum Edition wheels. The interior is equipped with illuminated carbon sills, aluminum or carbon pedals, velor floor mats, and a large number of seat upholstery and color options.

Under the hood is a 4.0-L twin-turbo V8 engine with 750 hp (559 kW) and 663 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque, up from the standard 577 hp (430 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, which is 0.5 seconds faster than the factory model, with a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).

The price of the car is 318,000 euros.

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 with better aerodynamics
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2025 Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed

Two years ago, Mercedes-AMG started the story of a special brand, Mythos, which will produce luxury cars with sports characteristics. In May, it was announced that the first car of this brand will be the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed, which debuted a few days ago in Abu Dhabi.

The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed ​​will be produced in limited numbers, with only 250 examples being offered to enthusiasts and collectors. Engineers found inspiration for certain elements in Mercedes’ legendary racing 300 SLR, with which the Stirling Moss/Denis Jenkinson crew won the Italian Mille Miglia race. In addition to the reinforcement behind the seat backrest, the safety of the driver and passenger in the event of a rollover is also ensured by a tubular titanium structure with three points of fastening, similar to the solution that has been used on Formula 1 cars since 2018

“The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed ​​is the most direct way to experience performance and fun at the wheel. Thanks to the car’s radically open design with no roof or windscreen, nothing separates the driver and passenger from the elements,” said Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Head of Business Units Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes-Maybach.

Compared to the standard SL model, the PureSpeed ​​has better intakes, a unique hood, a better rear diffuser and trunk lid, a retractable rear spoiler, and unique 21-inch forged wheels with carbon covers.

Inside, equipment concept in crystal white/black with AMG Performance seats upholstered in special leather and unique decorative stitching with heated multi-contour seat function and exclusive optics, AMG Performance steering wheel, deep-pile AMG floor mats. In the middle of the dashboard in a drop-shaped housing made of visible carbon fiber is a custom-made analogue clock designed by IWC Schaffhausen.

When it comes to the powertrain, the PureSpeed ​​is powered by an AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with 585 hp (430 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, paired with AMG Speedshift MCT 9G. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 315 km/h.

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2025 Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed