Sonny Hayes back in the spotlight as Mercedes unveils GT4 electric beast

On the glowing expanse of Los Angeles’ 6th Street Bridge, the future of performance quietly roared to life this week as Sonny Hayes – well, actually Brad Pitt – joined George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for the unveiling of Mercedes-AMG’s new all-electric GT 4-Door, a machine that promises supercar drama with EV precision.

The bridge was transformed into a makeshift Autobahn as smoke, lights and sound turned the night into a full sensory spectacle, with the GT 4-Door Coupés launching hard into the Los Angeles skyline and hitting 60 mph in just two seconds flat.

For Russell and Antonelli, it was a glimpse into AMG’s electric future – one still rooted in emotion, theatre and pure performance intent. Pitt, set to front the campaign, stood alongside the drivers as the cars screamed past in simulated V8 fury, a nod to heritage in a silent-electric world.

Between fireworks, music and roaring accelerations, the message was clear: this isn’t just an electric car – it’s Mercedes and AMG rewriting what excitement feels like.