# Mercedes‑AMG F1 safety‑car launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mercedes-amg-f1-safetycar-launch
> Updated: 2026-07-27T09:39:32.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 3.

Mercedes‑AMG introduced the GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ as the 14th official FIA Formula 1 safety car at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix (24‑26 July 2026). Veteran driver Bernd Mayländer piloted the vehicle, which replaces the GT Black Series after 51 events. The launch marks the 30th anniversary of Mercedes‑AMG’s partnership with the FIA, begun in 1996.

The car is equipped with a 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 delivering 612 hp (450 kW) and 850 Nm of torque, coupled to a nine‑speed AMG Speedshift MCT gearbox and the first fully variable all‑wheel‑drive system (AMG Performance 4MATIC+) used on an F1 safety car. Aerodynamic upgrades include a larger front splitter, additional dive‑plane elements, and an active rear wing with integrated signalling LEDs. A special black‑and‑red livery commemorates the anniversary and features CrowdStrike branding.

Mercedes‑AMG also confirmed that the GT 63 S 4MATIC+ will serve as the official F1 medical car, capable of 0‑100 km/h in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 315 km/h. The safety car’s top speed is rated at 317 km/h.

## Claims

- Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ is the new official FIA Formula 1 safety car. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The car debuted at the Hungarian Grand Prix. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The vehicle uses a 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 producing 612 bhp (450 kW) and 850 Nm of torque. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- LED lights integrated into the rear wing indicate overtaking rules: orange means no overtaking, green means overtaking allowed. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bernd Mayländer is the driver of the safety car. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- It is the first F1 safety car with all‑wheel drive. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Top speed is rated at 317 km/h. (single source)
- Mercedes‑AMG supplies the GT 63 S 4MATIC+ as the official FIA F1 medical car. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-27: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO Appointed Official FIA Safety Car for Formula 1

Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ becomes the new FIA Formula 1 safety car, debuting at the Hungarian Grand Prix with all‑wheel drive, 612 bhp, integrated LED signals and driver Bernd Mayländer.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-gt-63-pro-appointed-official-fia-safety-car-for-formula-1

### 2026-07-24: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ Debuts as F1 Safety Car at 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix

Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 Pro 4MATIC+ becomes the new F1 safety car at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, featuring all‑wheel drive, a 4.0 L V8, and a commemorative livery.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedesamg-gt-63-pro-4matic-debuts-as-f1-safety-car-in-hungary

### 2026-07-22: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ debuts as F1 safety car at 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix

Mercedes‑AMG’s GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ becomes the new F1 safety car at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, featuring 612 hp, all‑wheel drive and a special 30‑year anniversary livery.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-gt-black-series-2028-gt3-prototype-photographed-on-public-road

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