Mercedes reveal launch date of 2021 F1 contender

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Reigning world champions Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 will pull the cover off its 2021 charger in exactly 30 days.

Mercedes, which wrapped up its seventh consecutive title last season, will unveil its car in a digital launch event to be held on March 2.

The Brackley squad as tweaked the designation of its new machine which has been named Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance. T

"The designation 'E Performance' is the new technology label used in product names and badging on all forthcoming Mercedes-AMG hybrid cars, with the W12 being our first Formula One car to feature 'E Performance' in its name," Mercedes stated.

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The team is expected to retain its basic 'Black Arrows' livery, albeit perhaps with a few detail changes.

Lewis Hamilton has yet to agree terms with Mercedes for a new contract by all signs point to the Briton extending his partnership with the German outfit alongside Valtteri Bottas.

Like its rivals, Mercedes will kick off its campaign in Bahrain on March 12 at the start of pre-season testing.

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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.