Mercedes announces roll-out date for 2019 Silver Arrow

Mercedes has announced that it will conduct a shakedown test of its 2019 W10 car on Wednesday, February 13.

However, the German outfit insists the inaugural run - likely to take place at Silverstone - will be a closed event, and will therefore not be accessible to media or public.

2019 F1 Car Launch Calendar + Dates

The Silver Arrows squad will nevertheless provide insights about its new car and imagery on its website and it various social media platforms.

Mercedes slots itself in third position in the presentation schedule which Toro Rosso will kick off on February 11 with an online reveal from Faenza.

A full calendar of the F1 teams' presentations can be found here.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.