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After 2022 Trauma, Mercedes Fans Left Reminiscent of “Angry Beast”

Published Jan 14, 2023 | 9:15 AM EST

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The 2022 season ended almost two months ago, and the Formula One world has been awaiting a similarly enthralling 2023 season. During the off-season, the teams try to improve their “weapon” to be more effective and win the championship. A tweet from Mercedes during this time caught the attention of followers, who were eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new model of a car from their preferred team.

Mercedes’ longtime rival, Red Bull, dethroned them as the constructor champions this past year. To make things worse, with their top driver, Lewis Hamilton, remained winless the entire year. However, at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the team’s prodigy driver, George Russell claimed the team’s only 2022 victory. However, after just one bad season, we can not forget about the fact that Mercedes ruled the sport for 8 years with the help of their engineering marvels.

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In the midst of all this, the Silver Arrows tweeted a question. They asked their fans to name their favorite vehicle. The team wrote on Twitter, “Close your eyes and think of the Team – which car do YOU see?” 

The audience quickly noticed the Mercedes update, and they decided to join in the conversation.

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The German Manufacturers are focusing on the W-14’s development after having a terrible season. In fact, the team published a video of the employees seeing the engine ignite a few days ago.

Additionally, Toto Wolff‘s remark provided a quick overview of W-14’s development. Rumor has it that the W14 will represent a conceptual revolution from many angles. For the majority of the previous season, it was challenging to unlock the potential of the Mercedes W13. That being said, the post from Mercedes may have provided their followers with a place to unwind among all of this car launch drama. Given below are a few of the responses.

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Fans poured their love on the Mercedes W11, which is more often than not considered a beast. The machine has a win percentage of 76.4. For a frame of reference, 2021’s W12, which got Mercedes their 8th Constructors win, had a win percentage of 40.9.

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Despite that, fans also had other picks.

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Through thick and thin, Mercedes has always had the backing of the fans. The seven-time winner Lewis Hamilton has also acknowledged that his supporters’ aid got him through his hard moments. And now that Mercedes has asked them to choose their favorite car, the enthusiasts have given all of their affection by choosing from several of Mercedes’ successful models.

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Aditya Srivastava is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. Although he has completed his undergrad in History, due to his passion for the field, he couldn't hold himself back from entering the world of Sports Journalism. Being a huge fan of Formula 1, Aditya has taken up multiple internships and freelancing gigs where he got to pen down his thoughts about the most prestigious form of motor racing in the world.
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Ranvijay Singh