Mercedes drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg launched the new
F1 W03 car, their 2012 F1 challenger, in Barcelona. The launch of the
car precedes the start of the pre-season testing round two. Over the
next two weeks, the car will complete eight days of testing in
Barcelona. Mercedes had started work on this car as early as May 2011
and as many as 4500 parts have been used. The car integrates the new FIA
defined stepped nose and the positioning of exhausts. In the first
week of January, the necessary crash tests were conducted on this car.
Michael Schumacher commented, “I have done quite a few roll-outs and
launches of new cars, but even after all these years, I must say it
still feels special. Days like this are precious moments, as they are
always filled with hope and anticipation. Already last week, when we
were driving the F1 W03 for the very first time, it instantly gave us
good feedback and sensations.”
Team driver Nico said, “"We have had a good start to our 2012 testing
programme, and it was a great feeling to drive the first laps in the new
F1 W03. The car looks good, and is very nicely packaged under the
bodywork – all the parts are in harmony, which reflects how well the
different departments of our team are working together.”
Along with the 2012 Silver Arrow, Mercedes also unveiled the 537PS SL63 AMG car.
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