Y-3 and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Unveil Avant-Garde “Wolf” Collection

Y-3, the long-standing collaboration between adidas and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, has announced a partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.

The Spring/Summer 2026 capsule collection, which first teased audiences during Paris Fashion Week, marks a commercial intersection between high fashion and the pinnacle of motorsport.

The collection is anchored by a Wolf graphic motif, a symbol of speed, instinct, and bravery in Japanese mythology.

This specific artwork holds deep heritage, originally debuting on the iconic adidas F50 Tunit “Beast Pack” football boots during the 2006 World Cup. Its revival serves as an “intergenerational” homage to the Mercedes drivers and Team Principal Toto Wolff.

Strategic Campaign and Driver Line-Up

The global campaign features the team’s 2026 driver pairing:

• George Russell: The 28-year-old Briton currently leads the 2026 Drivers’ Championship with 51 points.
• Andrea Kimi Antonelli: The 19-year-old Italian sensation who secured his maiden Formula 1 victory just days ago at the Chinese Grand Prix.
• Toto Wolff: The Mercedes CEO and Team Principal stars alongside his drivers, reinforcing the collection’s “All in Performance” ethos.

Landmark Debut at Suzuka

The collection is set for a on-track endorsement by the entire Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend (27–29 March) at the legendary Suzuka Circuit.

After a dominant 1-2 finish in Shanghai, Mercedes leads the Constructors’ Championship with 98 points.

With the subsequent Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix cancelled due to regional tensions, the Japanese GP serves as the final race before a month-long hiatus, providing a massive global spotlight for the Y-3 collaboration.

Key Collection Highlights

• Aesthetic: A “chiaroscuro” theme inspired by race-track floodlights and the transition from sunset to night.
• Apparel: Includes authentic driver jerseys, oversized tailored trousers, track jackets, and a lifestyle-focused fanwear range.
• Motifs: Features the “Wolf” guardian graphic alongside prints mimicking the evocative sight of smoke billowing from the W17 race cars.

The Y-3 x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team capsule officially arrives on March 19th, 2026, available via adidas.com/y-3 and select global luxury retailers.

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