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Mercedes Points Out the Horrifying Moment Where Things Went Wrong for Lewis Hamilton & Co.

2022 was a season that Mercedes would be looking to forget as soon as possible. But knowing where it went wrong last year, it can bounce back.
Singapore Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton Calls Upon Incompetent Charles Leclerc to Daring Off-Track Challenge

Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton joins in on the fun by challenging Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc to an off-track contest.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc Haunted by Ferrari Nightmare as Another Season Looms Around the Corner: “I’m Not Good Enough”

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc opened up on his childhood fear after the horrific 2022 experience, with few days to go for the new season.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

“Didn’t Want My Dad to Think I Was Not Strong”: Lewis Hamilton Reveals Intense Coping Mechanisms as a Little Boy

Lewis Hamilton revealed the intense coping mechanisms for his overwhelming emotions as a child for showing his strength to his father.
Lewis Hamilton with father Anthony Hamilton

“Security Issue” Forced $540 Million Mercedes Boss to Shift Cities With 5-Year Old Son & Wife Susie Wolff

Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff has had to shift cities with his family including wife Susie Wolff and son Jack amid a security issue in the UK.
Toto Susie Wolff

Arnold Schwarzenegger Was Once Caught in Dangerous Crossfire Between F1 Rivals Red Bull & Mercedes

In 2015, Red Bull boss Christian Horner took aim at FIA and demanded that Mercedes be restrained. In the midst of that, he mentioned a unique name.

British Bias Floods F1 After Mercedes’ Invaluable Contribution in Lewis Hamilton’s Success Termed Insignificant: “Great Britain Is the Capital of Technology…”

Lewis Hamilton's career shines bright. But can his association with Mercedes take away credit from the victories being a British win?
F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain

“Political Reasons” Robbed Mick Schumacher of 2023 F1 Seat, Gifting It to a Rookie Instead

Several reasons led to Mick Schumacher finally not be on the grid in 2023. The lesser-known fact is that Franz Tost wanted to sign the German.
Mexico City Grand Prix

George Russell Embraces Lewis Hamilton Challenge With Utmost Respect

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell got together well in 2022. And the latter expects things to remain great, even if they're competing against each other.
Brazilian Grand Prix

Hungry Lewis Hamilton Ready to Snatch His Coveted Crown Back From Max Verstappen in 2023 New Year’s Resolution

After a disastrous 2022 season for Mercedes, fan-favorite Lewis Hamilton sent a heartfelt message to his followers to express his gratitude.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Not Nelson Mandela, Not Even the Queen Can Shake Up Fierce Lewis Hamilton: “It Doesn’t Matter”

7-time champion Lewis Hamilton spoke about his fearless attitude to everyone including big personalities like the Queen and Nelson Mandela.
Japanese Grand Prix

“Looking Like Ronnie Coleman While Christian Horner…”: A Glimpse at F1 “DILF” Toto Wolff’s Muscles Leaves Fans Drooling Over Mercedes Man

Toto Wolff draws comparisons with bodybuilding legends like Ronnie Coleman as a short video of a workout session leaves fans thirsty.
F1 Grand Prix of Hungary

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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