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‘Jumped 80 Times Out of Planes’: Lewis Hamilton’s Heroics Left His Father Questioning Genetic Make-Up

Lewis Hamilton revealed the utter bewilderment of his father, owing to the off-track activities his son often engages in.
Lewis Hamilton and Anthony Hamilton

“Toto and Lewis Were […] Looking at Our Cars”: McLaren Mastermind Laughs Off Mercedes’ Attempts to Copy the MCL60

Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff's sneaky tactics to copy the MCL60 revealed by McLaren Mastermind. What did the Mercedes duo do?
Lando Norris (L) and Lewis Hamilton (R)

“Flying High Like Always”: Lewis Hamilton’s High Speed Shenanigans With Zak Brown’s Latest Ally Sends Fans Into Frenzy

As the holiday season is in full flow,Lewis Hamilton relives one of his high-speed skills once again, but with Zak Brown’s latest ally
Zak Brown & Lewis Hamilton

“Hadn’t Cried for 10 Years”: Lewis Hamilton Bottled Up Emotions to Avoid Upsetting His Father

Lewis Hamilton reveals horrid tale about him tearing up after the unfortunate George Floyd incident which pushed him to do better.
Interlagos Sao Paulo Brazil Saturday 8 November 2014 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes AMG in the garag

From Red Bull to Aston Martin: Why Are So Many Teams Investing in a New Wind Tunnel?

Dive into the most highly anticipated pieces of equipment teams like Red Bull and Aston Martin are investing millions in - the wind tunnel.
Singapore GP

“Don’t Want a Team of Superstars”: Toto Wolff Makes Striking Comment After Mercedes’ Subpar Season

Toto Wolff reveals the secret recipe and the deep cultural motifs that make Mercedes the successful team that they are.
F1 Grand Prix of Australia – Previews

“There’s No Diversity at Ferrari”: Lewis Hamilton Scoffed at Frederic Vasseur and Co. Months Before Alleged Contract Talks

Lewis Hamilton in a podcast with Jay Shetty, explains that other teams like Ferrari have to do better to create a more inclusive environment.
Lewis Hamilton (L) and Frederic Vasseur (R)

‘FIA Affected My Championship’: Carlos Sainz Hits Back as Las Vegas GP Nightmare Continues to Haunt

Carlos Sainz reflects on what the 2023 season could have been without his Las Vegas penalty as he hits back at the FIA.
Carlos Sainz (Scuderia Ferrari) nach dem Training, Grosser Preis von Monaco, Motorsport, Formel 1, Saison 2023, 26.05.20

Like Netflix’s Trashing, Max Verstappen Dismisses Lewis Hamilton & Brad Pitt’s Hollywood F1 Movie

Max Verstappen acknowledged the visuals of Lewis Hamilton produced F1 movie 'Apex' but has reservations about the the drama involved.
Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Brad Pitt as portrayed in the F1 Movie Apex

Can Red Bull Continue the 2023 Dominance into the Upcoming F1 Season?

After total domination in the 2023 season, can Red Bull Racing carry this supremacy forward into the next season? If not, who will challenge them?
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Despite ‘Dangerous’ Pressures Looming Over Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso Hopes for “Dream” 33rd F1 Win

Despite a season of highs and lows, Fernando Alonso keeps his expectations for 2024 in check as he eyes his 33rd Formula 1 win.
Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin at the end of  qualifying

2 Weeks After Viral BFA Presence, Lewis Hamilton Named ‘Best Dressed Man’ Alongside Usher, A$AP Rocky, & More

Lewis Hamilton is named one of the best dressed men of 2023, just two weeks after his viral appearance in the British Fashion Awards
Australian Grand Prix

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.

Best Moments of Mercedes F1 team

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