F1: Mercedes launch new Formula 1 Car

Mercedes announced their next Formula 1 car as the world champions, following the controversial end to last season, begin their hunt for more titles in 2022's all-new era.

The team will officially unveil the W13 in a "special digital launch event" at Silverstone and say both drivers will conduct virtual media interviews before the new car is put through a shakedown programmed at the circuit.

That means it should be the first official day as team-mates for Briton's Lewis Hamilton, who still has not spoken publicly since 2021's season-ending Abu Dhabi GP that saw Max Verstappen dramatically snatch the drivers' title, and George Russell, the 23-year-old Valtteri Bottas replacement.

Mercedes have become the fourth team to confirm their launch and currently have the latest unveiling before pre-season testing begins on February 23.

Despite Hamilton's 2021 title heartbreak, Mercedes did beat Red Bull to the constructors' crown and will hope the W13 continues their unprecedented F1 streak of eight straight team titles.

After two years in a black livery, Mercedes switches back to their traditional SILVER color for F1 2022.