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Did Red Bull Make the Same Mistake That Made Lewis Hamilton Leave Mercedes?

Heading into the 2024 season, has Red Bull Racing made a decision, similar to Mercedes, which made Lewis Hamilton eventually leave?
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Throwing another name into the mix for possible Lewis Hamilton replacements at Mercedes, F1 insider votes for Daniel Ricciardo.
United States Grand Prix

“The Timing Does Surprise Me”: Max Verstappen on Lewis Hamilton’s Shock Exit

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Spanish Grand Prix

Red Bull RB20 Echoes Mercedes’ Blunder That Ruined Lewis Hamilton’s Career, Fans Sent Into Frenzy

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F1 News: Lewis Hamilton’s Intuition Scares Helmut Marko as Ferrari Move Remains a Mystery

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is still perplexed by Lewis Hamilton's decision to join Ferrari wherein he believes the Brit has secret knowledge.
Helmut Marko and Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton’s Need to Be “Pampered and Praised” by Toto Wolff; Exposed by Ex-F1 Racer

After being called a 'diva' in the paddock, Lewis Hamilton is now being claimed to like pampering and praise from Toto Wolff.
Toto Wolff & Lewis Hamilton

With Visa Cashapp RB Openly Copying Red Bull, Shadow of the ‘Pink Mercedes’ Saga Re-Emerges

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton Was to Be Mercedes’ “Brand Ambassador” Before Ferrari Snatched Him, Says Former Benz VP

Lewis Hamilton is poised to join Ferrari as their brand ambassador. However, Mercedes' similar intentions come to light amidst the commotion.
Frederic Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton & Toto Wolff

Helmut Marko Claims “Mercedes is Weakening” After Lewis Hamilton’s “Better Than Netflix” Ferrari Drama

Helmut Marko makes an honest assessment of Mercedes after Lewis Hamilton's blockbuster Drive to Survive-esque move to Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton & Helmut Marko

Mercedes’ W15 Mimics Red Bull, Claims F1 Expert as Toto Wolff Breaks Down “Complete Relaunch”

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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.

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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