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‘We’re Never Certain’ – Why Mercedes Are Anxious Over Upcoming F1 Season

Mercedes technical director, James Allison, reveals why the German outfit are under pressure rather than excitement for the 2020 F1 season.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

After McLaren’s Livery Reveal Let Down, Mercedes Crush F1 Fans’ Hopes on Twitter

Mercedes take this opportunity to poke fun at McLaren on Twitter when asked by a fan over the similarity of their 2021 car to the 2020 one.
Sakhir Grand Prix

Why Did McLaren F1 End Their Partnership With Mercedes in 2014?

McLaren ended their partnership with Mercedes in 2014. The reasons are varied but are centered around 'Spygate' and the rise of Brawn GP.

Why Is There No Mercedes Branding on the New McLaren 2021 F1 Car?

Mclaren have explained why they wont be promoting Mercedes on the car or their team kits and mainly focused on being competitive for 2021
F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

Cameo in Disney’s Cars & More: Movies Lewis Hamilton Has Been In

Lewis Hamilton has shown his talent away from the track and into the world of movies. Fans may not have seen Hamilton, so we broke it down.
F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

WATCH: Lando Norris Debuts the Mercedes-Powered 2021 McLaren car

Watch as McLaren driver Lando Norris took their 2021 F1 car MCL35M out for a spin for the first time on track at Silverstone.
F1 Grand Prix of Hungary

Twitter Pokes Fun at McLaren as New F1 Car Fails to Look Any Bit Different Than 2020 Challenger

McLaren launched their 2021 challenger, the MCL35M, to massive fanfare. This led to reactions online over its similarity to the 2020 car.

“Great Self-Confidence” – Lando Norris Refuses to Believe Ferrari a Better F1 Team Than McLaren

Lando Norris explains that McLaren is not far behind Ferrari in terms of speed as they look forward to retain their P3 finish in 2021.
F1 Grand Prix of Hungary – Qualifying

Max Verstappen Could Be Replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, Admits Red Bull’s Christian Horner

Christian Horner reveals that Red Bull's Max Verstappen could be Mercedes' target if Lewis Hamilton retires following the 2022 F1 season.
F1 Grand Prix of Russia – Practice

Nico Rosberg Admits Beating Lewis Hamilton Felt Extra Special

Lewis Hamilton being praised by his old teammate and rival, Nico Rosberg as he has achieved a lot of success on the Formula One track
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit

WATCH: McLaren F1 Pay Homage to Their Legacy With a Sensational Video

McLaren F1 shares a video paying homage to their rich legacy as they look to ride on the 2020 momentum and write the next chapter.
F1 Grand Prix of Hungary

‘Racing Car Nirvana’ – Mercedes F1 Shares the Story Behind W07, the Record-Breaking Car of the 2016 Season

Mercedes F1 shares the story of their 2016 W07 car, which was closest to a perfect racing car and the numerous records broken that season.
F1 Winter Testing in Barcelona – Day Three

About Mercedes

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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