Perhaps not as exhilarating as racing but the last couple of weeks have been exciting for all Formula 1 fans. All teams periodically unveiled their 2023 cars which will take on the challenge in 2023. Some teams took to the track after unveiling the car whereas most stuck to just showcasing their cars. However, no team got their fans excited as much as Mercedes did in their unveiling. Lewis Hamilton and Co. raised the bar of livery launches by delivering exactly what the fans demanded.
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Hamilton, as we all know, is a champion of equality, diversity, and most social injustices. This also motivated Hamilton to convince his team to produce a black livery. His wish came true in the form of W11 and W12. Mercedes went back to its original colors in W13. However, W13’s underwhelming performance in 2022 left a sour taste in the team’s mouth.
This hugely unsuccessful aspect of W13 called for a change in Mercedes. However, this time it wasn’t just Hamilton leading the agenda for change. According to a photo posted by Mercedes on Twitter, it was the fans that pushed the team in a particular direction. The direction? Back to black!
As seen in the photo on Twitter, most fans wanted the team to bring back the black livery. This time fans were on Hamilton’s previous wavelength and Mercedes delivered.
This decision from Mercedes to go back to black has really touched the fans.
Mercedes fans showcase their love for Lewis Hamilton and Co. after the launch of W14
The Mercedes admin posted a photo on Twitter showcasing the various comments from the fans asking for a black car. The Brackley-based outfit clearly delivered on the fans’ expectations and there was nothing but love from the fans.
Fans spoke. A black livery was requested.
The team delivered. Despite the strong tradition of silver cars.
This is how new traditions are born. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
— Manuel Calavera (@ManuelSanchezX) February 17, 2023
We're all blown away by you too admin! It's been huge fun in the lead up to her launch, all the teasing & interaction you shared! And as for our gorgeous BacktoBlack W14 she's simply a stunner. Best looking car on the grid. She's beautiful 😍🖤 Its a thank u to the whole team!
— Kim Mck (@BearHaux) February 17, 2023
One fan even pointed out how the team’s compliance is giving birth to a new tradition. @ManuelSanchezX tweeted, “Fans spoke. A black livery was requested. The team delivered. Despite the strong tradition of silver cars. This is how new traditions are born.”
I see me ❤️❤️❤️
— Mr Bash 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (@MartinBashforth) February 17, 2023
thanks for adding me to this team 🥹🖤❤️
— chloe⁴⁴ (@xochloemc) February 17, 2023
@BhaumikBheda1 I can see you there.
— 🆂🆁🅳 (@SrdPuri) February 17, 2023
The fans also loved the shoutout on the Mercedes page making them feel a part of the team.
this proves how everyone wanted the black back!
— sin ⁴⁴ (@44britcedes) February 17, 2023
Admin, we are blown away by all the effort, hard work & love that the whole team have put into this years mighty challenger!! Let’s get them this year 💪🏻💪🏻
— Dons | 💜🖤 (@DonnieGrantham) February 17, 2023
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I’m team Verstappen – but that car is just awesome 😍
Let’s have a nice and fair fight for the championship this year. May the best team win 🥰
— DerMitDemBart (@minator261285) February 18, 2023
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The incredible livery has gotten the fans excited and we can’t blame them. The W14 is even making fans from the rival camp speak up in appreciation.