Mercedes have formally launched the W08 at Silverstone following a filming session on Thursday morning. Lewis Hamilton ran a series of filming laps before completing a shakedown of the new car. Valtteri Bottas is due to do the same in the afternoon. The car as yet does not feature a shark fin, although Mercedes are expected to test one in Barcelona. The current world champions are the fourth team to unveil their 2017 car. Sauber, Renault and Force India have already launched their cars this week. Williams have released rendered images of their new car. Bottas joins the team for 2017 from Williams to replace the retired world champion Nico Rosberg.
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