Mercedes Rumored to Pull From F1
Rumors are brewing that Mercedes is considering of pulling out of Formula One racing, but for now they’re little more than rumors.
It would undoubtedly be a shocker if Mercedes no longer participated in Formula One racing, but Dodge recently pulled out of NASCAR, so anything is a possibility. In previous times, Daimler board members have called for the German automaker to quit Formula One, especially due to its high cost to run a competitive team.
But what is sparking the rumors is the new Concorde Agreement, which Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull are already a part of, but Mercedes has yet to sign. It appears that Mercedes is not happy with what the agreement entails, which mainly gives preferential treatment to vested teams and also places them on the parent company’s board.
There’s a good chance that Mercedes could play more of a support role, while the AMG team campaigns on the track, which is also supported by the fact that the name has been switched from “Mercedes AMG Petronas F1” to simply “AMG F1” for next season.
If there’s ever any evidence that Mercedes would never pull out of Formula One is the fact that Bernie Ecclestone “very much” doubts Mercedes will ever leave F1. Of course we all know that Ecclestone’s word is as good as gold.
[Source: Formula 1 Blog]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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