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Niki Lauda (AUT) drives a Mercedes-Benz W196.
Formula One World Championship, Rd 9, German Grand Prix, Race, Nurburgring, Germany, Sunday, 12 July 2009

After years as McLaren’s engine supplier, Mercedes will also step into the ring to fight alone this season, following their November takeover of the Brawn team. The German car giant shouldn’t be too nervous, however, as they can claim one of the longest running associations with Grand Prix racing of any automobile manufacturer.

Indeed, Mercedes...

Robert Kubica (POL) BMW Sauber F1 on the drivers parade.
Formula One World Championship, Rd 17, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Race Day, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday, 1 November 2009

As we adjust to life in 2010, we take time to reflect on the past 12 months and the year that was 2009. The period from October to December saw some major headlines breaking, both on and off the track. Among them were Felipe Massa getting back behind the wheel of a Formula One car, Mercedes taking over the Brawn GP team, and Jenson Button switching allegiance to...