
Mercedes could lose another sponsor ahead of the new 2022 season after a long-term contract with Epson expires. The Japanese electronics and printer company Epson will not continue sponsoring the eight-time world champion this year.
However, RacingNews365.com also reports that Bose could be the next big sponsorship deal that won’t be renewed after they are no longer on the Mercedes partner list on their website.
The website reports that talks are ongoing between the audio tech giants and Mercedes, with the team still in a strong commercial position despite missing out on the driver’s world title.
That means the car to be driven by Lewis Hamilton and his new teammate George Russell could look significantly different next season. If the reports are also correct, the team will return to the silver paintwork.
When the Challenger 2021 was unveiled earlier in the year, the team decided to keep its distinctive black paint job as an ongoing sign of its commitment to improving diversity and inclusion within Mercedes and the sport as a whole.
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Lewis Hamilton warned of “demanding” George Russell
The Mercedes team boss was furious after the race before filing two protests with the FIA and refusing to speak to media.
Since then, Hamilton has remained unusually silent on social media, celebrating second in qualifying at Yas Marina with his last post.
However, Wolff posted a New Year’s message to fans saying, “There have been some highs, there have been some lows.
“There was some fame and some drama, but in the end, this is what it feels like to be alive.