The 2010 Formula 1 Grand Prix and Mercedes-Benz

This brand looks for competition of the utmost quality in all relevant fields in order to continually improve its performance in the face of such new challenges”, explains Dr. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
“Due to the new Formula 1 environment, we will face the competition in future on the most important motor sports stage with our own Silver Arrow works team. “Our new Silver Arrow Formula 1 team is a great sporting and technical chal-lenge and we will tackle this with sporting spirit and full of enthusiasm.” Mercedes-Benz will restructure their Formula 1 programme and work hard to achieve further savings, going beyond the already completed steps for significant cost reductions and improved efficiency.

Since 1995, the beginning of the partnership, McLaren and Mercedes-Benz have competed in 256 Grand Prix events and have achieved 60 victories. In 1998, 1999 and 2008, the British-German team won the drivers‟ World Championships, as well as the World Constructors‟ Championship in 1998. The McLaren Mercedes team became runner-up in the World Championships ten times, with five times in the drivers‟ and constructors‟ rankings respectively. Read the full article on Mercedes-Benz Cargo Motors webpage.