Every season, Formula 1 paints a new picture and grows several folds. Each season sees record-breaking numbers at various Grand Prix. The fans are the heart of the sport and the ones who help it explore new avenues. The growth in viewership and audience opens up new markets for F1. This has seen its popularity rise and resulted in new circuits in new destinations being added to the calendar.
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It also brings in new sponsors, which is a boost for each constructor on the grid. Each team puts more focus on fan engagement through their socials and Mercedes is one of the most popular.
The German racing stable is the home of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. One is the most accomplished driver, while the other is the future of F1. This has translated into the team having one of the largest followings on the internet. Notably, Mercedes has 4.2 million followers.
The Brackley outfit was in the spotlight because of its heartwarming gesture for its supporter. Recently, a long-time Mercedes fan shared some unfortunate news about her health. The update mentioned her cancer reaching stage 4 and the uncertainty about how many days before the inevitable.
Yet, she is a fighter. She quoted Lewis Hamilton in her caption, saying, ‘Still I Rise’. This caught the attention of the 8-time constructor winners who reached out to their follower and invited her to the factory ahead of the Hungarian GP.
The team went the extra mile and helped her with travel arrangements. This made the fan’s dream come true, and she is elated to visit her favorite constructor’s home in the coming weeks.
F1 Twitter reacts to Mercedes’ gesture
The Mercedes star, Hamilton, always preaches to spread love and positivity. Along the same lines, the German team did the same by reaching out to their admirer. F1 Twitter was quick to praise the team’s gratifying reply to the fan.
Well deserved, @CenturionLewis. One of the nicest people in the #F1 community. Hope you have fun. Absolute class-act from @MercedesAMGF1, you love to see it.
Fantastic! Well done, @MercedesAMGF1. Enjoy the visit @CenturionLewis!
What an amazing and incredible team @MercedesAMGF1 are and if looking for anyone to visit I'm not busy so bell me back only if you want to ok no hard feelings Toto still love ya's
As someone who is also battening cancer I send you so so much love, and I’m sorry to hear your tweet! You keep up the fight!!🥺 But what an amazing thing for @MercedesAMGF1 to do, just shows how selfless this team is, my heart is so full for you right now🤍🙌 have the best time✨
This is just incredible💜. I love our team. @MercedesAMGF1
The 2022 Hungarian GP will take place at the end of July. How do you rate this class act by the F1 champions? Let us know.
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