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Mercedes W09 F1 car makes track debut at Silverstone

Mercedes’ 2018 Formula 1 challenger has hit the track for the first time at Silverstone, as the first images of the W09 surfaced. The reigning F1 world champions are conducting a dual shakedown test and filming day at the British Grand Prix venue, before officially presenting its 2018 challenger later on Thursday. Valtteri Bottas was the first to debut the W09 during during a short run at Silverstone. The Finn carried out a series of laps on the damp track in the morning before handing over the car to four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in the afternoon. Mercedes has the chance to match Ferrari’s all-time record of five straight F1 drivers’ and constructors’ world...
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