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Scuderia Toro Rosso and Mercedes AMG confirmed today the launch dates of the new, 2013 Formula 1 challengers.
The Faenza-based Toro Rosso team will unveil the Ferrari-powered STR8 February 4 in the paddock of Circuito de Jerez just before the start of the first, four-day winter test session. The drivers will be the same as last year: Australian Daniel Ricciadro and Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne.
Mercedes AMG will present their new car, the W04 also in the Jerez paddock that same day. Nico Rosberg and new Mercedes recruit, Lewis Hamilton will be attending the event.
Williams' new FW35 will be launched the following day, still at Jerez.
UPDATE
On February 4, Nico Rosberg will give the new Mercedes W04 its shakedown, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports.
The short 100-kilometre test will take place with demonstration Pirelli tires, the report added.
The Faenza-based Toro Rosso team will unveil the Ferrari-powered STR8 February 4 in the paddock of Circuito de Jerez just before the start of the first, four-day winter test session. The drivers will be the same as last year: Australian Daniel Ricciadro and Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne.
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| Toro Rosso STR7. (Photo: WRi2) |
Mercedes AMG will present their new car, the W04 also in the Jerez paddock that same day. Nico Rosberg and new Mercedes recruit, Lewis Hamilton will be attending the event.
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| Mercedes AMG W03. (Photo: Mercedes AMG F1 Team) |
Williams' new FW35 will be launched the following day, still at Jerez.
UPDATE
On February 4, Nico Rosberg will give the new Mercedes W04 its shakedown, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports.
The short 100-kilometre test will take place with demonstration Pirelli tires, the report added.