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A few days ago, we learned from relevant sources that Mercedes-AMG released the official safety car and medical car for the 2022 new season F1 race, and the new car will be unveiled at the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix held on March 18.
New car features
Mercedes-AMG has been the official safety car of F1 since 1996
In the new season, AMG and Aston Martin will work together to ensure the safety and security of the event
Mercedes-AMG has been the official safety car and medical car for F1 since 1996, with Aston Martin joining not long ago. With the release of AMG's 2022 racing car, it will share the task of the new season with Aston Martin.
AMG GT Black Series safety car
AMG GT 63 S medical vehicle
In the new season, Mercedes-AMG has once again increased its investment in F1 races, using the AMG GT Black Series and AMG GT 63 S as safety cars and medical vehicles. The former is arguably the strongest AMG GT model, with a maximum power of 537 kW, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, using Pirelli P ZERO high-performance tires, the official "Zero Hundred" acceleration time of 3.2 seconds, and a top speed of 325 km / h.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S replaces the previous C 63 S AMG Estate as a medical vehicle, the biggest change in recent years, and it has become the fastest and most powerful medical vehicle in F1 history. (The above data is provided by AMG official)
A warning strip is mounted on the rear spoiler
The new safety car has new signal lights on the windshield, and unusually, the new car also has safety lights on the rear spoiler instead of installing light strips on the roof.
Bernd Maylander, who has been driving the FIA Formula One Official Safety Vehicle since 2000, said: "I have had the opportunity to test this amazing vehicle many times and I was blown away by its extreme performance! This is indeed a significant improvement compared to last year's GT R – which is already at a very high level.
Safety car warning lights are mounted above the front windshield
Strong performance is a prerequisite for successful event safety and security
The interior is equipped with multiple large screens to facilitate staff monitoring of the live stadium
The interior of the AMG GT Black Series is covered with a lot of Alcantara material, which is very luxurious
In the interior part, the interior of both cars is covered with large areas of leather and Alcantara materials, and the sense of luxury and performance is outstanding. At the same time, in order to better monitor the live of the race, both cars are equipped with large streaming screens. In addition, essential rescue equipment such as fire extinguishers, defibrillators and large medical kits are also installed on the vehicle.
About the new season F1
There will be 23 Grands Prix in F1 2022, including the opening F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be held on 18-20 March and the final F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will be held on 18-20 November. The F1 Miami Grand Prix, the first grand prix to enter the calendar, will be held on May 6-8 after being certified by the FIA Circuit.
Zhou Guanyu
In terms of drivers, as one of the biggest attractions of domestic car fans, it must be Zhou Guanyu, who is partnered with Bottas. As the F1 first of the Chinese drivers, Zhou Guanyu will play for Alfa Romeo F1 team this year.