Mercedes announce reveal date for 2022 W13 F1 car

Mercedes have announced the February reveal date for their 2022 Formula 1 car – the W13 – that is set to see Lewis Hamilton and George Russell compete as team mates for the first time.

The eight-time constructors' champions are seeking to extend their record with a ninth consecutive title this season, while Hamilton looks for a record eighth drivers' championship title. Russell makes his full-time debut for the Silver Arrows as Valtteri Bottas has departed for Alfa Romeo.

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Mercedes will reveal their W13 Formula 1 car on February 18 in an online event from Silverstone.

That's eight days after customer team Aston Martin take the covers off their AMR22. The W13 will then be given a shakedown run around the iconic circuit later that day.