Mercedes’ modern Formula 1 journey began with the establishment of a works team in 2010, setting the stage for a remarkable ascent in the Grand Prix hierarchy. The team immediately generated immense excitement, largely fueled by the sensational comeback of Michael Schumacher. However, it wasn’t long before headlines were being made on the track, with three podium finishes in their inaugural season, all secured by Nico Rosberg. Rosberg then went on to achieve a groundbreaking pole position and victory double at the Chinese Grand Prix in 2012. The subsequent season saw him partnered with Lewis Hamilton, and together, they engaged in legendary title battles as the Silver Arrows dominated the sport, becoming one of the most formidable forces in modern F1 history – until Red Bull emerged to challenge their supremacy. Despite this shift, with proven race winner George Russell now joined by rising star Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes remains a team to be reckoned with, consistently vying for the top positions.
2024
The 2024 season saw Mercedes slip to fourth overall in the constructors’ standings, despite George Russell and Lewis Hamilton each securing two victories in the somewhat unpredictable W15 car. The season commenced with a seismic announcement as Hamilton revealed his departure to Ferrari at the end of the year, signaling a significant shift in the F1 landscape and for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team.
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2023
The 2023 season marked a notable drought for Mercedes F1, as they failed to secure a Grand Prix victory for the first time since 2011. The W14 car proved to be only marginally improved from its predecessor, presenting ongoing challenges. However, relentless development and upgrades throughout the season enabled the team to ultimately outperform Ferrari and clinch second place in the constructors’ championship at the final race, showcasing their resilience and determination.
2022
Radical regulation changes in 2022 significantly reshaped the Formula 1 grid, and Mercedes’ W13 car missed the mark in adapting to these new rules. This placed them in a position of ‘best of the rest’, trailing behind the dominant Red Bull and Ferrari teams. Newcomer George Russell achieved Mercedes’ sole victory of the season, and notably, outscored Lewis Hamilton, who experienced his first winless season in his illustrious Formula 1 career, highlighting a generational shift within the team.
2021
The 2021 season presented the most formidable challenge yet to Mercedes’ turbo-hybrid era dominance. Lewis Hamilton narrowly lost his drivers’ world championship title to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in a highly contested season, despite securing eight race wins. The Mercedes AMG Petronas team, however, demonstrated their strength in depth and consistency, managing to narrowly secure the constructors’ championship for an unprecedented eighth consecutive season, underlining their operational excellence.
2020
Just when it seemed Mercedes F1 had reached its peak, the team, and particularly Lewis Hamilton, elevated their performance even further in 2020. The reigning champion achieved a staggering 11 race wins and shattered numerous records on his way to equaling Michael Schumacher’s record of seven drivers’ titles, despite missing a race due to Covid-19. Valtteri Bottas contributed an additional two wins, cementing another dominant double championship victory for the Silver Arrows and further solidifying Mercedes’ place in F1 history.
