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Correct, it has been done and got shutdown immediately.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams_FW15C





Mercedes is running with a CVT again for some years

By rule, all F1 teams have to use a sequential gearbox. It is section 9.7.1 of Technical regulations:

9.7.1 The number of forward gear ratios must be 8. Continuously variable transmission systems are not permitted.


They are not.



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