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Mercedes have released the above teaser image of their new car - the W04 - which is set to be launched on Monday 4 February in Jerez, Spain. Although the image is not very clear for obvious reasons, it does seem to show a stepped nose similar to that on last year's W03. The lack... Continue Reading →
Poland's Robert Kubica yesterday completed his first day of circuit testing since sustaining serious injuries in a rally crash in February 2011. Kubica drove a DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, and reported afterwards that his day had gone well. Robert Kubica: “My first day of testing in a DTM car... Continue Reading →
Norbert Haug is set to leave Mercedes-Benz at the end of 2012, after a successful 22-year career as head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport. Under Haug's leadership, Mercedes-Benz has featured in top-level racing as a constructor and engine supplier and enjoyed considerable success, including six Formula One World Championships - as engine supplier to McLaren and Brawn... Continue Reading →
Rumours are circulating of a possible change of engines for McLaren in 2014, when Formula 1 will move from the current 2.4 litre V8s to 1.6 litre V6 turbos. It was reported some time ago that Honda might be considering a return to Formula 1 as an engine supplier, and that McLaren were potential customers.... Continue Reading →
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