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Niki Lauda and Toto Wolff do not agree with Brawn's decision

Nico Rosberg insists that Ross Brawn is not going to leave team

Team orders is not a new idea in any motor sports event over the ages, nor will it cease to exit.

According to the seven times world champion, Mercedes did not have the needed funds during his tenure with the team. Michael Schumacher: "It's a factor."

The new engine maps are designed to optimise the exhaust solutions being developed for 2013.

Toto Wolff might be a tad worried that Ross Brawn may leave the Mercedes F1 team.

Toyota returned to endurance racing to challenge the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a prototype Hybrid, and they also have, like Honda, have the means to be an engine supplier if not a factory team, or both!

Prior to the official launch, Nico Rosberg took the new Silver car out on track for a shakedown. The official unveiling was done by the German and his new teammate, Lewis Hamilton.

First Lewis Hamilton leaves McLaren F1 team for Mercedes, and now the Woking based team will lose their technical director to the Mercedes team.

Lewis Hamilton pointed out that the W04 lacks the downforce of his 2012 McLaren.

Berthold Bouman, F1 correspondent

Ross Brawn: "You must always look to improve ... without damaging what you have, which is very easy to do."

On one hand, Toto Wolff claims Ross Brawn is staying with Mercedes but also confirms that Brawn may not be the "team boss"!

The aerodynamic design philosophy has been optimized, but the new Mercedes F1 car retains pushrod front suspension and a pullrod rear suspension.

Rumour has it that James Allison of Lotus has been sounded out by McLaren as a replacement for Paddy Lowe.

The Williams team is seeking further clarification on their exhaust solution for the FW35.

HRT folded due to the economy worries, and now the Formula One boss wants to speak to the teams that night be in jeopardy of the same fate.

Hans-Joachim Stuck says the Mercedes was just not fast enough

Ross Bawn: It is a great opportunity for teams like Ferrari and Mercedes to integrate the work of the engine and chassis sides.

F1 chief executive may be playing a role in German team changes.