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“Somewhat Ironic”: Red Bull F1 Boss Rubbishes Toto Wolff’s Recent Comments After Dominant Mercedes Show at Montreal

Red Bull boss hitting back at the comments made by Toto Wolff earlier pointing out the non-compliance toward a solution to the porpoising
F1 Grand Prix of Singapore – Practice

Lewis Hamilton Sends F1 Twitter Into a Frenzy With Dazzling End to Canadian GP

Lewis Hamilton ends his 2022 podium drought at the Canadian GP after securing his first win in F1 at the same track 15 years ago.
Canadian Grand Prix

“We’re Getting Closer”: Lewis Hamilton Warns F1 Rivals Of Mercedes Resurgence Following Ecstatic Canadian GP Podium

Lewis Hamilton is back on the podium after the Bahrain GP. And he was ecstatic with the performance of the W13 after a tough time.
Canadian Grand Prix

WATCH: Enraged Fernando Alonso Thwacks Steering Wheel Amidst Alpine F1 Team Orders at Montreal

Alpine F1's Fernando Alonso had a great run while he sat front row for some time. However, his position loss saw him banging on the car.
Spanish Grand Prix

“Not in the Best Shape”: Lewis Hamilton Makes Painful Revelation Surrounding Mercedes F1 Porpoising

Lewis Hamilton has endured physical struggles in recent weeks as the porpoising has taken a toll on him. He has opened up on this problem.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell Voices Utter Disbelief at Disappointing Canadian GP Finish

George Russell decided to take a gamble as he changed to slicks. However, it did not favor him as he revealed his thoughts on the radio.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff Condemns ‘Pathetic’ F1 Team Bosses as Latest FIA Rule Change Causes Major Stir on the Grid

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff slams other team bosses for not accepting FIA's help with porpoising to maintain a competitive edge.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

How Poor Mercedes F1 Timing Cost Lewis Hamilton a Front Row Start at Canadian GP

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff spilled the beans on a missed opportunity for Lewis Hamilton during Q3 of the Canadian GP qualifying session.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix

“Never Felt So Good”: Smiles Return to Mercedes F1 Camp as Lewis Hamilton Hails ‘Amazing’ Montreal Qualifying

Mercedes driver and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was left ecstatic after his P4 qualification for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.
Monaco Grand Prix

Max Verstappen Denies Alonso Shocking F1 Pole as Hamilton Cherishes Late Resurgence at Montreal

A wet F1 qualifying session comes to an end as Red Bull's Max Verstappen secures an astonishing pole for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.
Formula One: 2022 Montreal Grand Prix

“Only Sees His Interest”: Mercedes Boss Slams Rival Red Bull Leader Amid Recent F1 Debacle

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff voices his discontent over Christian Horner's take on the current porpoising situation that grips F1.
F1 Winter Testing In Barcelona – Day 2

‘Unhappy’ Lewis Hamilton Sums Up Pitiful Mercedes F1 Problems In Single Sentence

Lewis Hamilton shares some harsh words about his W-13 after a disastrous outing on day one in Montreal ahead of the Canadian GP.
Azerbaijan 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