Mercedes F1 2012Mercedes will unveil its 2013 Formula 1 car at Jerez on Feb. 4. The launch of the W04 is taking place at the Spanish track the day before it hosts the first of the pre-season tests.

There will be huge interest in Mercedes' new car this season following the arrival of Lewis Hamilton to replace Michael Schumacher.

Mercedes took its first win in last year's Chinese Grand Prix, but subsequently tumbled down the order. Shanghai victor Nico Rosberg stays on to partner Hamilton.

2013 preseason dates

Car launches

Team          Date
McLaren       January 31
Ferrari       February 1
Force India   February 1
Sauber        February 2
Red Bull      February 3
Mercedes      February 4
Testing
Venue         Date
Jerez         February 5-8 
Barcelona     February 19-22 
Barcelona     February 28-March 3