Mercedes and Williams have change into the newest F1 groups to disclose the launch date for their cars with which they intend to compete in the 2023 F1 season.
Mercedes will reveal its challenger on February 15 with the new automotive set to hold the identify of W14. The eight-time world champion crew will exhibit their new challenger in a particular digital occasion from Silverstone forward of a possible shakedown.
The crew endured a troublesome season in 2022 as they have been unable to grasp the all-new technical rules in a approach that Red Bull and Ferrari have been capable of do. However, the Brackley-based outfit managed to enhance the competitiveness of its W13 in direction of the finish of the yr, confirming the progress in Brazil the place George Russell headed Lewis Hamilton in a dominant Mercedes one-two.
Ahead of the new season, the crew stated: “Forged from the challenges of the testing 2022 marketing campaign with the W13, which pressured the Team to confront and overcome quite a few challenges, the W14 builds on the classes realized final yr.
“The progress enabled by the efforts and determination of everyone at Brackley and Brixworth helped achieve stronger results from mid-season onwards, culminating in a 1-2 finish at the São Paulo Grand Prix.”
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Williams have additionally revealed their plans for a ‘season launch’ through which Alex Albon and new crew mate Logan Sargeant will likely be available to point out off the crew’s 2023 colors.
The pre-season launch occasion will likely be staged on the crew’s official web site at 14:00 GMT on February 6.
The Grove primarily based outfit ended a troublesome season with the 2022 marketing campaign yielding solely eight factors. The British squad will start the season with a brand new Team Principal after Jost Capito stepped apart following the conclusion of the 2022 marketing campaign. The crew is but to substantiate the one that will substitute the German. Williams additionally seeks for a brand new Technical Director as FX Demaison has left his place after spending simply over a yr with Williams.
After becoming a member of the crew final season, Thai-British driver Alexander Albon will proceed with Williams in the new season, however will likely be joined by the former Formula 2 driver Logan Sargeant who replaces Nicholas Latifi.
“It’s a huge honour and a dream come true to be given this opportunity to compete in Formula 1 with Williams Racing,” acknowledged the American driver.
“An enormous thanks to each individual at Williams Racing and Dorilton Motor Sports for the help they’ve given me since the day I first joined the crew at the 2021 United States Grand Prix.
“Being part of the Williams Driver Academy for the previous yr has given me an vital platform to develop as a driver and put together me for this subsequent chapter. I’m prepared and excited to be part of this journey as the crew seems to be to progress up the grid, “ Sargeant stated.
