Mercedes vows to stay in F1 despite switch to electric cars

Mercedes vows to stay in F1 despite switch to electric cars

Mercedes at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Mercedes has been hugely successful in their Formula 1 campaign as they have received eight consecutive Constructors’ Championship awards in the turbo-hybrid era of the sport, by beating formidable teams like Ferrari and Red Bull. As the team started out in Formula 1 in 1954 as a competitor as well as an engine manufacturer, the Brackley-based outfit’s association with F1 has been a long journey indeed. And now, the team CEO Ola Lällenius has mentioned that they will remain in Formula 1 even if the sport chooses “a different route”.

With the establishment of the new, changed rules in Formula 1 since the beginning of the 2022 season, Mercedes has seen a drastic alteration in their performance when compared to their unbeatable form from 2014 to 2021. With the team’s fall from grace, there have arisen numerous concerns amongst the F1 community about the German manufacturers’ future in the sport. However, as long as Källenius and Toto Wolff are leading the team, Mercedes is here to stay in Formula 1.

Also Read: “The test is going to happen,” Toto Wolff reaffirms Romain Grosjean’s hopes for Mercedes Test

FS Video

Mercedes vows to stay in F1 despite their differing visions about the future of motorsports

Mercedes W-13
Mercedes W-13

For Mercedes, the question of sustainability trumps all other concerns, and thus, they have devised a plan to focus entirely on electric cars from 2025, and to completely switch to manufacturing e-cars from 2030 onwards. But this plan does not align with the course that Formula 1 is apparently going to take in the next decade as the sport has no intention of moving entirely to electric cars in the foreseeable future.

Despite such differences in opinions and vision, Mercedes will continue its close association with Formula 1 in future. While speaking on this topic, Mercedes CEO Ola Lällenius said, ”We have decided to go towards this journey of decarbonisation – it’s the only decision that you can make – and the same goes for Formula 1. The next powertrain regulations that we will have will put much more significance on the electrical side – and there is a clear commitment to making Formula 1 CO2-neutral.”

Thus, Källenius confirmed, even though Formula 1 will not completely switch to electric cars, Mercedes will continue their association with the sport in future.

Read More: Pierre Gasly gives a glimpse of his “unforgettable dinner” with NBA legend, Michael Jordan in Miami

Read More: WATCH: George Russell spotted with his gorgeous girlfriend courtside enjoying a Miami Heat game