Mercedes didn’t create their factory team until 2010 when they decided to take over Brawn GP. But they didn’t get to the point and had trouble quite often. However, the tenacity of the Silver Arrows led them to dominate the starting grid from 2014 to 2020, winning 7 Constructors’ Championships.
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But as they say, all good things have to come to an end. There are rumors suggesting that the Brackley-based squad might leave the net and potentially choose to just be an engine supplier for the rest of the teams.
Mercedes could leave Formula 1, says Ralf Schumacher
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There is no denying that under the leadership of Toto Wolff and talented drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas; the team had tremendous success on the grid.
In an interview with Bild about a possible exit of the team, Ralf Schumacher said: “There are rumors that the works team is leaving and only wants to deliver engines for Formula 1. I therefore assume that McLaren will play a bigger role as a customer. ” Team in the future. “
Formula 1 F1 – Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Great Britain – July 17, 2021 Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton in Sprint Qualifying REUTERS / Andrew Couldridge
“Like Aston Martin, with whom team boss Toto Wolff is privately connected as an investor. A lot will change at Mercedes, including the team’s ownership structure. The racing team has exciting times ahead of them, ”concluded the German driver. (Translated from German via Google Translate)
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Will the Silver Arrows make eight titles this season?
Wolff & Co have 7 titles in a row and have won the championship since 2014. So it’s no surprise that they are aiming for an eighth title this season.
However, the road to stardom is never easy and Mercedes is struggling to regain the lead in the title race. The team’s arch-rival, Red Bull, is currently leading the overall standings with 289 points, but should be concerned as he is only four points behind Mercedes.
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Formula 1 F1 – Styria Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – June 27, 2021 Mercedes Lewis Hamilton in action at the REUTERS / Lisi Niesner race
The next race on the calendar is the Hungarian Grand Prix, both teams will try to stay ahead as they go through the Hungaroring. Who do you think will come out on top? Will it be Red Bull or the Brackley team? Let us know your predictions in the comments below.
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