Mercedes’ modern Formula One journey began in 2010, marking the start of a remarkable ascent in Grand Prix racing. The team immediately captured attention with the sensational comeback of Michael Schumacher, though early success on the track came via Nico Rosberg. Rosberg secured three podiums in their debut season and then achieved a significant pole position and victory double at the 2012 Chinese Grand Prix.
The Hamilton-Rosberg Era
The 2013 season saw Lewis Hamilton join Rosberg, creating a formidable driver pairing. This duo engaged in epic title battles, propelling the Silver Arrows to unprecedented dominance and establishing them as a leading force in the modern Formula One era, until challenged by Red Bull.
2024: Hamilton’s Farewell and Inconsistency
Despite wins for both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton with the W15, 2024 saw Mercedes drop to fourth overall amidst car inconsistencies. A major announcement shook the F1 world as Hamilton revealed his departure for Ferrari at the end of the season.
2023: Development Despite Winless Season
2023 was a challenging year, marking the first winless season for Mercedes since 2011. The W14 initially struggled, but relentless development efforts allowed the team to overtake Ferrari for second place in the constructors’ championship at the season finale.
2022: Russell’s Victory in a Shifting Landscape
Radical regulation changes in 2022 reshaped the competitive order, and Mercedes’ W13 fell short of expectations, positioning them behind Red Bull and Ferrari. Newcomer George Russell secured Mercedes’ sole victory of the season, outperforming Lewis Hamilton, who experienced his first winless F1 season.
2021: Verstappen Challenge and Constructor Triumph
The 2021 season presented the biggest challenge to Mercedes’ turbo-hybrid era dominance. Lewis Hamilton narrowly lost the drivers’ championship to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, despite securing eight race wins. However, the team managed to secure their eighth consecutive constructors’ title.
2020: Record-Breaking Dominance
In 2020, Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton reached new heights. Hamilton dominated with 11 wins, breaking numerous records and equaling Michael Schumacher’s seventh drivers’ title, even after missing a race due to Covid-19. Valtteri Bottas added two more wins, securing another dominant double championship for the Silver Arrows.
