Since 1954, Mercedes-Benz has been involved in Formula One either as a team owner or engine supplier and has become one of the most successful car manufacturers to have ever played a part in the history of the sport.
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| Base | Brackley, United Kingdom |
| Team Chief | Toto Wolff |
| Technical Chief | James Allison |
| First Team Entry | 1954 |
| World Championships | 8 |
The Mercedes-branded teams are commonly referred to as the “Silver Arrows,” a nickname that is both a nod to the team’s historic silver-coloured racing livery and a symbol of F1 success. Currently branded as the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, the team are based in Brackley, England, and is co-owned by Ineos, the Mercedes-Benz Group, and Toto Wolff.
Before the Second World War, Mercedes-Benz was already a formidable force in European Championship racing, earning three titles. In 1954, the brand made its debut in F1, and its success was immediate. Driver Juan Manuel Fangio won the first race at the 1954 French Grand Prix and won three more Grand Prix that season, earning him the 1954 Drivers’ Championship. He repeated this feat in 1955. Despite this success, Mercedes-Benz decided to withdraw from motor racing after the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans disaster. During the race, there was a major crash that caused large debris to fly into the crowd, leading to the deaths of 83 spectators and Mercedes-Benz sportscar driver Pierre Levegh. The accident also left approximately 120 more individuals injured. It is considered the most catastrophic crash in motorsport history, prompting Switzerland to enforce a ban on motorsports nationwide until 2022.
Mercedes-Benz returned to Formula 1 in 1994 as an engine manufacturer in partnership with Ilmor, a British high-performance engineering company. This association with Ilmor lasted until 2009, during which time the company won one constructors’ title and three drivers’ titles in collaboration with McLaren. During this period, Ilmor was rebranded as Mercedes AMG High-Performance Powertrains in 2005, and in 2010, the company acquired the Brawn GP team, rebranding it as Mercedes.
Following significant regulation changes introduced by the FIA and Formula 1 in 2014, which mandated turbochargers and hybrid electric engines, Mercedes became one of the most successful teams in F1 history. The team won seven consecutive Drivers’ titles from 2014 to 2020 and eight consecutive Constructors’ titles from 2014 to 2021.
After twelve seasons with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton left the team at the end of 2024 and joined Ferrari, ending his record stretch of consecutive seasons with a single constructor and marking his first season racing without a Mercedes power unit. Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes paved the way for Mercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, promoted from Formula 2, to fill his place.
Mercedes has also achieved over 200 wins as an engine supplier and is ranked second in Formula 1 history. In addition, an impressive ten Constructors’ and thirteen Drivers’ Championships have been won with Mercedes-Benz engines.
Mercedes One World Championship Records
| First entry | 1954 French Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| Races entered | 344 (344 starts) |
| Constructors’ Championships | 8 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021) |
| Drivers’ Championships | 9 (1954, 1955, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) |
| Race victories | 134 |
| Podiums | 315 |
| Points | 8294.5 |
| Pole positions | 146 |
| Fastest laps | 116 |
| Last entry | 2026 Japanese Grand Prix |
Mercedes Constructors’ Championship Results
Mercedes Drivers’ Champions
The following drivers won the Formula One Drivers’ Championship for Mercedes.
| Driver | Nationality | Championship Year |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Fangio | Argentine | 1954* |
| Juan Manuel Fangio | Argentine | 1955 |
| Lewis Hamilton | British | 2014 |
| Lewis Hamilton | British | 2015 |
| Nico Rosberg | German | 2016 |
| Lewis Hamilton | British | 2017 |
| Lewis Hamilton | British | 2018 |
| Lewis Hamilton | British | 2019 |
| Lewis Hamilton | British | 2020 |
F1 teams with the most front-row lockouts
Qualifying has always been fiercely competitive, making front-row lockouts—when one team secures both first and second place in qualifying—a strong indicator of dominance. Though increasingly rare outside top teams, a few constructors have consistently achieved them throughout F1 history. While grid layouts varied before 1973, the modern two-by-two formation has since defined the front row, with certain teams mastering the art. Alongside 1-2 race finishes, the teams with the most front-row lockouts highlight the sport’s most dominant constructors. Red Bull Racing currently has a total of 82 front-row lockouts.