The Mercedes Formula 1 team is known for its innovation and technological progress and is therefore the dominant car in the field.
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As a result, they took their W10 car to the Festival of Speed. It will be the most advanced car since the “Halo” era of Formula 1.
Mercedes brings the title holder to a motorsport event
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The W10 will be repainted to match the current paint scheme they are using on the grid. In addition, the Silver Arrow will be driven by its economic ambassador Esteban Gutiérrez and British racing driver Anthony Davidson, who became an F1 commentator.
The 2019 car has a huge impact on the Brackley squad as it was tied with arch-rivals Ferrari with six constructors’ championships under its belt until the end of the United States Grand Prix.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Valtteri Bottas drives the (77) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W10 during the F1 Australian Grand Prix at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney / Getty Images)
However, the car holds a special place in Lewis Hamilton’s heart as it helped him claim a sixth world title. And at the last race in Abu Dhabi, he saw the “Grand Slam,” which means he took pole position, leading every lap of the race and winning the race while holding the fastest lap.
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How are the Silver Arrows doing in Formula 1 this season?
The Brackley team have only won three of the nine races so far this season, while arch-rivals Red Bull have won the other six. This loss series has lost the Silver Arrows leadership in the title race to the squad from Milton-Keynes.
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Formula 1 F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – July 4th, 2021 Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes at the REUTERS / Lisi NiesnerHami race
The Raging Bulls currently lead the table with 286 points, while the 7-time constructor winner has 242 points in his luggage. The team are hoping to improve their game and bridge the 42-point gap on their rivals as they look to secure an eighth title this season.
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas have cost victory since the Monaco Grand Prix, but want to change those odds at the upcoming Great Britain Grand Prix at Silverstone.
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