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Max Verstappen’s Father Speaks Out on Disputed Red Bull F1 Strategy at Spanish GP

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen did not have an easy Spanish win. Father Jos Verstappen has now given his take on son's race victory.
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Award Winning Actor Tom Cruise Opens Hollywood’s Doors to F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton

The "Mission Impossible" actor Tom Cruise believes Lewis Hamilton can even become a great actor because of his passion and focus.
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“Above His Expensive Teammate”: Lewis Hamilton Stung By Bitter Russell Truth Despite Splendid Spanish GP Comeback

The new Mercedes driver George Russell is overshadowing his seven-time world champion teammate Lewis Hamilton in the 2022 season.
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Sergio Perez Laments Broken Red Bull F1 Promise Amidst Controversial Team Orders at Spanish GP

Sergio Perez discusses the disappointments from the Spanish Grand Prix as the team orders cost him the win and broke a promise.
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Max Verstappen Narrates ‘Frustrating’ Spanish GP Despite Thumping Victory Against Leclerc

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix under difficult circumstances. After tough fight with rivals, he emerged as the victor.
Spanish Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton Opens Up on Glorious Run From ‘No Man’s Land’ to P5 Spanish GP Finish

The Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton shares how he almost gave up on the Spanish GP to become the Driver of the Day after finishing P5.
Spanish Grand Prix

Horner Comments on Max Verstappen’s ‘Road Rage’ Amid DRS Struggles at Spanish GP

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner defends Max Verstappen on his "road rage" incidents at the Spanish GP. Read to know more.
Spanish Grand Prix

‘Happy’ Lewis Hamilton Flips the Switch on Mercedes After Shocking F1 Drive at Spanish GP

7-time world champion and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton ecstatic after his impressive comeback drive in Spanish GP. Read to know more.
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“F*ck… He Knew What He Was Doing”: Kevin Magnussen Fumes at Lewis Hamilton Incident at Spanish GP

At the start of the Spanish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton and Kevin Magnussen had a coming together into Turn 4 and Magnussen wasn't happy.
Spanish Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton Reveals Tear-Jerking Reason Behind Lack of Focus at Spanish GP

Lewis Hamilton details the heartwarming reason behind the distraction on the Spanish Grand Prix track ahead of FP3 and qualifying.
Spanish Grand Prix

Tennis GOAT Roger Federer Cheers for Lewis Hamilton & Co as Mercedes Seek Resurrection at Spanish GP

Lewis Hamilton feels honored as tennis GOAT Roger Federer visits the Mercedes garage at the Spanish GP. Read to know more.
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WATCH: Sparks Fly as George Russell & Daniel Ricciardo Cross Paths at the Spanish GP

The Mercedes driver George Russell and Daniel Ricciardo cross paths outside the grid again after the Spanish GP press conference.
George Russel and Daniel Ricciardo

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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