[Saba Sports News] The Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 Pro 4MATIC+ makes its debut as the new official FIA Formula 1 Safety Car at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. It takes over duties from its predecessor, the AMG GT Black Series, which served as the Safety Car for 51 Grands Prix between 2022 and 2026. The most striking upgrade lies within its lighting system. Instead of fitting a conventional roof-mounted light bar, Mercedes‑AMG has integrated LED signal lights directly into a bespoke active rear wing and flap assembly. Dimmable LED strobe lights are also embedded inside the front bumper, headlight clusters and taillights. This layout avoids obtrusive external attachments while enhancing visibility for warnings under racetrack operating conditions. Aerodynamically, the Safety Car features targeted revisions compared with the road-going Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 Pro 4MATIC+ unveiled in mid‑2024. It gains a more pronounced front splitter, additional aerodynamic fins, and revised geometry for the active rear wing and underbody diffuser panels. These modifications boost downforce and stability when travelling at high speeds behind the field, enabling the Safety Car to control race pace reliably.
From the removal of the external light bar in favour of integrated signal lights, to the redeveloped aerodynamic package tuned for racetrack use, along with the debut of an all-wheel-drive system on an F1 Safety Car, Mercedes‑AMG delivers a more compact and efficient Safety Car solution with the GT 63 Pro 4MATIC+. The F1 Safety Car is no longer merely a vehicle with warning lights on track; it has become a showcase for technological evolution in its own right.