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Fans let their thoughts heard in favor of Lewis Hamilton on a busy night on the Las Vegas strip during the 2023 launch party.
Singapore Grand Prix

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Alpine star driver Fernando Alonso shared his willingness to drive alongside fellow two-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull.
Canadian Grand Prix

“Junkie” Lewis Hamilton Reveals Why He Takes His Days off to the Extreme: “You’re on This Massive High…”

Lewis Hamilton is so used to having an adrenaline rush that he needs it even when he's not racing. What does he do to get his dose of thrill?
United States Grand Prix

Resurfaced Video of Lewis Hamilton Provides Evidence Against Harsh Nelson Piquet Jr. Claims

A Lewis Hamilton video from 2010 has resurfaced which will probably clear any doubts Nelson Piquet Jr. had for the Briton's love for Brazil.
F1 Grand Prix of Brazil

Lewis Hamilton Goes On “James Bond” Like Adventure in $60K Toy With Mercedes Billionaire

7-time champion Lewis Hamilton recently took a $60k worth toy for a spin alongside Mercedes mogul for the ultimate James Bond experience.
Formula 1 Testing in Bahrain – Day 1

“Surprised” Christian Horner Takes a Cheeky Dig at Mercedes’ Bizarre Choice After Lewis Hamilton’s Complaints

Red Bull boss Christian Horner is surprised by the uncharacteristic strategy decisions by Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton already pointed out.
Mexico City Grand Prix

“That’s Rude”: Fans Rush to Comfort Charles Leclerc as Teammate Carlos Sainz Hurts “Sensitive” Driver

Ferrari duo Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc did yet another fun C2 challenge. But what did Carlos do that his teammate termed "rude"?
Hungarian Grand Prix

Arnold Schwarzenegger Once Joined Lewis Hamilton to Redefine the “Real Man” With Their Game-Changing Lifestyle

Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger joined hands with F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton to destroy the misconceptions about being a "real man."
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Vandoorne F1 Shift Has Game-Changing Impact on Daniel Ricciardo & Mick Schumacher’s F1 Future

Aston Martin's announcement of Stoffel Vandoorne has fueled the rumor mill once more, as Daniel Ricciardo and Mick Schumacher fight for their F1 future.
Daniel Ricciardo, Mick Schumacher

Despite Lewis Hamilton’s Recent F1 Points Haul, Mercedes Apprehensive About Their Battle With Ferrari

James Vowles skeptical about Mercedes fortunes and believes Mattia Binotto led Ferrari's upset at Mexico was just one Off.
Belgian Grand Prix

“Time He Has, Plane Too…”: Lewis Hamilton Harshly Called Out for Brazilian Facade by Nelson Piquet Jr.

Lewis Hamilton received the honorary citizenship of Brazil but a former 3-time champion Nelson Piquet Jr. wasn't too happy about the decision.
Brazilian Grand Prix

“The Heart Attack When I Saw This”: George Russell’s Dramatic Social Media Apology Sends Fans in a Spiral

George Russell hasn't been a popular man for the past few weekends. However, his recent apology on Twitter garnered a few raised eyebrows.
F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands

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Mercedes: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates

German manufacturing giant, Mercedes-Benz, first got involved in racing back in the 1930s and 1940s. After the Second World War, they returned in 1954, in what is now known as Formula One. However, they pulled out as a manufacturer after 1955, remaining only as a supplier.

The team are commonly referred to as the 'Silver Arrows' due to its distinct and iconic silver livery.

Their exit was a direct response to the 1955 Le Mans Disaster. They would be coaxed back as a constructor, only from 2010 onwards.

The team have announced Valtteri Bottas as their 2021 driver with the other seat yet to be filled, with Lewis Hamilton's contract being extended as the most probable outcome.

How much does Mercedes earn from F1?

Clinching the prized Constructors' Championship entails a lot of prestige, but more importantly, a bigger paycheck. Despite spending an absurd amount of money on car development, it ultimately pays off for Mercedes when they decimate the competition on the track. According to a report, the Brackley-based outfit earned a handsome $451 million in revenue for the 2019 season.

How much is the Mercedes F1 team worth?

Despite being one of the most successful F1 teams in recent history, the Silver Arrows aren't the most valuable F1 team. The German team lose out to Scuderia Ferrari, which needs no introduction. Apparently, Mercedes are valued at a whopping $1,015 million or just over a billion dollars.

What are Mercedes' on-track achievements?

During their first two years in Formula One, there was no Constructors' Championship. It was only introduced from 1958 onwards. However, they did win four races out of a nine-race 1954 calendar. Those wins came at the French Grand Prix, the German Grand Prix, the Swiss Grand Prix, and the Spanish Grand Prix.

A year later, they would go on to win five out of seven races. These wins came at Argentina, Belgium, Netherlands, Great Britain, and Italy.

After their return in 2010, there were off to a shaky start, having been away for so long. However, since 2013, things have been picking up, and they began to dominate from 2014, which saw the inception of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1.

Mercedes have won every single Drivers' and Constructors' Championship on offer since 2014. The team have won 115 races out of 227 races.

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Who are Mercedes’ sponsors?

Mercedes F1’s title partner is the Malaysian oil and gas company, Petronas. The German team also has a principal partner in the British chemicals company- INEOS.

Other partners include UBS, Epson, Bose, Tommy Hilfiger, IWC Schaffhausen, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, The Ritz Carlton, Monster Energy, Pure Storage CrowdStrike, TIBCO, and AMD.

Who owns the Mercedes F1 team?

So, who are the entities behind one of the most influential Formula 1 team? Turns out Daimler AG, which is the parent organization of the Mercedes Benz road car brand, is the company behind the German F1 team.

Toto Wolff and British Chemical giant Ineos are equal partners in the team.

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Which charities is Mercedes involved with?

The team have lent their support to two main charities. In 2015, they chose the Air Ambulance Services and the Muscle Help Foundation.

Following the coronavirus pandemic, the team auctioned off Valtteri Bottas' and Lewis Hamilton's race suits to raise money for NHS charities.

Founded1926
OwnerMercedes Benz
Constructors Championships7
Drivers ChampionJuan Manuel Fangio, Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton
Drivers Championships9
Prize Money Won177 Million
BaseBrackley
Official websitehttps://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/
Race driversValtteri Bottas, TBA
Test driversTBA