Mercedes debuts new 612hp safety car for F1 races
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Mercedes has unveiled the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ as the official safety car for Formula 1, set to make its debut at the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix. The vehicle features a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, producing 612 horsepower and a maximum torque of 850Nm. This marks the 14th car from Mercedes to serve in this capacity. The GT 63 Pro is designed to enhance safety during races. Teams will begin seeing the new car in action soon, coinciding with the second half of the F1 season.
- •New safety car will debut at the Hungarian Grand Prix
- •Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ delivers 612hp
- •First safety car with this specific engine model
- •Mercedes has provided 14 official safety cars in F1 history
- 7:11 PMMotorsport.com — Bernd Mayländer reveals upgrades to F1's new Mercedes safety car
- 3:38 PMMotorsport.com — Mercedes introduces new 612hp F1 safety car
"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 ...Keep reading
"Mercedes has introduced a new Formula 1 safety car to succeed the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. From Hungary onwards, F1 cars will follow around the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+. The new car is Mercedes' 14th car to function as the official safety car in F1. The GT 63 Pro boasts a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, delivering 612hp and a maximum torque of 850Nm. It's the first safety car to ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 25, 2026, 7:11 PMBernd Mayländer reveals upgrades to F1's new Mercedes safety car
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 ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 23, 2026, 3:38 PMMercedes introduces new 612hp F1 safety car
Mercedes has introduced a new Formula 1 safety car to succeed the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. From Hungary onwards, F1 cars will follow around the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+. The new car is Mercedes' 14th car to function as the official safety car in F1. The GT 63 Pro boasts a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, delivering 612hp and a maximum torque of 850Nm. It's the first safety car to ...Keep reading
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