Mercedes to unveil new car on February 15 after season of struggle

Lewis Hamilton will be joined by team-mate George Russell at Silverstone to unveil their new machine next month

Lewis Hamilton will be hoping to fight for a record eighth world championship (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton will unveil the Mercedes he hopes can propel him to a record eighth world title on February 15.

Hamilton recorded his worst championship finishing position in Formula One last year after Mercedes failed to master the sport’s new regulations.