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Launch of World’s 1st F1-Inspired Tractor Draws Wild Mockery of Ferrari and Mercedes’ Failures

Published 11/08/2023, 8:32 AM EST

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There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport. Every year, the sport produces one of the most technologically advanced vehicles. This is exactly why, for ages, Formula 1 has inspired road technology. The paddle shifters the aerodynamic innovations among many have been a gift from F1. In fact, there are many cars that we see on the roads that are inspired by Formula 1. Taking this whole aspect one step further, now we have a tractor inspired by Formula 1. However, this just gave the fans something to mock Ferrari and Mercedes with.

That’s right, “Farmula 1” MTZ 50 is the first-ever Formula 1-inspired tractor developed by Belarus Tractors. Although it gained popularity in the recent agricultural equipment expo in Serbia, the rare not race-worthy piece of machinery made its debut in the Belagro agricultural trade show back in 2019, as reported by Milk Shouts.

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The car has most of the features of an F1 car with a long nose, open cockpit, and side pods while maintaining the features of a tractor with unmissable tires and double exhausts. Despite the obvious resemblance, we are not sure if the F1 tractor can match the F1 cars, or can it?

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This is exactly how the fans mocked the miserable outing of the Ferrari and Mercedes challengers in the current season.

Fans brutally mock Ferrari and Mercedes after the F1 factor hits the market

Teams like Mercedes and Ferrari are the big dogs of the sport. Even though Mercedes has not been part of the sport as a standalone brand for too long, their credentials are mighty. This is perhaps what gave them the ego of they couldn’t go wrong before they horribly did.

The state of the SF-23 and W14, as seen in the 2023 Brazilian GP as well is shameful. Keeping that in mind, the fans brutally mocked the two teams with a comparison of the tractor and their current F1 challenges, and they did not hold back. Let’s look at some reactions.

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Ferrari and Mercedes are clearly facing the brunt of their recent performances, if not the last two seasons. Let’s hope they change this perspective around them in 2024.

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Mahim Suhalka

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Mahim Suhalka is a senior F1 Author at EssentiallySports. Having written over 1,000 articles, Mahim specializes in core sports coverage. Having followed the sport for a long time, his articles contain excellent analysis as he dives deeper into the technicalities of this complex sport.
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Akash Pandhare