Overview
- Mercedes unveiled the Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ at the Hungaroring on Thursday, and the car is scheduled to make its operational debut as F1’s official safety car at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend.
- The GT 63 PRO uses a 4.0‑litre biturbo V8 that produces 450 kW (612 hp) and 850 Nm of torque paired with a nine‑speed transmission and AMG’s variable Performance 4MATIC+ system.
- Mercedes says the fully variable all‑wheel‑drive system improves traction in dry and wet conditions and the revised aero package — a new front splitter, dive planes and modified rear wing with an active flap — raises front‑axle downforce for greater stability at speed.
- The road car was adapted to FIA requirements with a roll cage, six‑point harnesses, racing seats, radio, GPS and camera systems, plus integrated LED signalling in the active rear wing and extra strobes to improve visibility for following drivers.
- The debut car wears a one‑off black and red anniversary livery marking 30 years of Mercedes supplying F1 safety cars and signals a season‑long shift to a single supplier after Mercedes replaced shared duties with Aston Martin.