adidas and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Shift Gears With the Adiracer GT

are back on the track with the Adiracer GT, a modernised take on a silhouette born for speed. First released in the early 2000s as a street-leaning driving shoe, the Adiracer originally sat in the shadows of motorsport icons like the but has since found a new footing since its 2024 revival.

Replacing the original quilted upper, the updated GT version pairs stitched leather stripes with a technical textile base, giving the shoe more structure and contrast. Underfoot, a carbon-fibre-style midsole adds visual speed, while teal insoles and a refined heel wrap sharpen the finish.

Of course, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli’s footwear transition to adidas Adiracer models underscores a broader team evolution following the end of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS’ 13-year partnership with . Russell’s poised, veteran style complements the updated Adiracer GT, which modernises the classic motorsport silhouette with premium leather and carbon fibre accents. For Antonelli, it’s a chance to make a statement in a shoe that merges racing history with fresh innovation, signalling adidas’ renewed footprint on the F1 grid.

You can cop the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 x adidas Adiracer GT now via the adidas webstore. Hit the link below to secure your pair!

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