Mercedes to launch 2017 car in February

Nico Rosberg of Mercedes during practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 29, 2016
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Mercedes announce that they will launch their 2017 car on February 23.

Mercedes have announced that they will launch their 2017 car on February 23.

The event, and the title-defending W08's first laps, will take place at British Grand Prix venue Silverstone.

Mercedes announced the news in the form of a competition, where the winning fans will attend the launch.

"I wish you all the best and hopefully I get to see you guys there," Lewis Hamilton said in a video message.

The season is due to begin with the Australian Grand Prix on March 26.

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