Here's your first look at the Mercedes W12

Mercedes have unveiled their new F1 car for 2021, the W12, as the team look to fend off the rest of the grid yet again. The team will be looking to make it eight consecutive constructors' titles with Lewis Hamilton, who is also chase his record-breaking eighth drivers' title, and Valtteri Bottas at the helm.

02 March 2021

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Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will drive the Mercedes W12 in 2021 after the team unveiled their latest Formula 1 car on Tuesday. The German manufacturer have been the team to beat in the turbo hybrid era, and they are once again expected to be the team to beat this season as they chase yet another drivers' and constructors' title. Here's a look at Mercedes' new car!

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