Mercedes-Benz wanted to reaffirm its total commitment to Formula 1 following a company vote in favor of maintaining a presence in the sport.<\/p>\n
This rumor emerged from Germany over the weekend in the magazine Focus, suggesting that the board of directors of Mercedes-Benz, through the parent company Daimler, recently decided to stay in F1 after a favorable vote of 3 to 2.<\/p>\n
This information emerged in a context of financial concerns from all car manufacturers due to the global economic recession.<\/p>\n
But a spokesperson for Daimler stated that the source was incorrect and that in reality, no vote had taken place regarding the company’s plans in Formula 1.<\/p>\n
\u00ab There was no vote by the Daimler board regarding Formula 1, \u00bb emphasized the Daimler spokesperson. \u00ab Apart from that, it is accurate to say that we are continuing our commitment. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Mercedes-Benz returns to the forefront in the premier category of motorsport with Lewis Hamilton’s title in 2008 and aims for the constructors’ title in 2009 with McLaren. This would be a first since 1998.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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