Mercedes’ new W11 hit the Silverstone track for a shakedown on Friday with Valtteri Bottas getting behind the wheel first.
Enjoy the first photos of the new 2020 challenger as it undergoes its first run out in the wild ahead of pre-season testing in Barcelona next week.
![Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen [pictured with Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore] is stern in his belief Mercedes has acted correctly](https://www.motorsportweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Alpine-Steve-Nielsen-Flavio-Briatore-120x86.webp)

















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