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Lewis Hamilton Poised to Win Fifth World Title

Giancarlo Perlas October 7, 2018

Lewis Hamilton is on his way to tying the record of the legend Juan Manuel Fangio as his win at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix allowed him to extend his lead against Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in the driver standings. It’s only a matter of time until he clutches a fifth world championship in the sport. The Japanese GP saw a one-two victory for Mercedes F1 with Hamilton on top while his teammate Valtteri Bottas settled on the second place. The Briton closest rival in the standings, Vettel, was left out at the sixth place during the finish due to an early collision with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen that left… Continue Reading »

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Coming Soon in Geneva: The Mercedes-Benz SL 417 Mille Miglia Edition

Giancarlo Perlas February 14, 2015

The year 1955 was a very amazing year in the history books of Mercedes-Benz. It marked another Drivers’ Championship win for Juan Manuel Fangio in Formula One using a car with the three-pointed star marque, plus as an unforgettable victory by Stirling Moss in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR at the same year’s Mille Miglia race. However, another victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia that was seldom mentioned was the win of the John Cooper Fitch, together with his navigator Kurt Gesell, in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL in its respective class. So, in commemoration of the auto manned by Fitch and Gesell with the body number 417, Mercedes-Benz will be launching a special-edition car with its… Continue Reading »

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A Video Featuring the Master Service Technicians of Mercedes-Benz

Giancarlo Perlas November 7, 2014

Since its inception, Mercedes-Benz has etched itself in history as the leading automotive brand in the world. In terms of performance, safety, style, reliability, technology, and other factors, the three-pointed star brand consistently stood against competition. It is the reason why it has withstood the test of time, garnered numerous awards, gained outstanding sales continuously, and its marque became synonymous with high-quality products and services over the years. Sure we have personalities like Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler all the way to Dr. Dieter Zetsche who steered the helm of the company into what it is today. We also have Juan Manuel Fangio in the past going to Lewis Hamilton… Continue Reading »

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Revisiting the 1954 French Grand Prix on July 4

Giancarlo Perlas July 4, 2014

July 4 is the most important landmark in the American history as it is the celebration of its Independence Day. The same date also highlights one of the important milestones in the racing history of Mercedes-Benz. On the same day, exactly six decades ago, the Argentinian Juan Manuel Fangio made the switch from Maserati to the team owned by Daimler-Benz AG in the 1954 Formula One French Grand Prix. The same date was also the debut of the Mercedes-Benz W196. The race was a grueling one as only six out of the 22 cars reached the finish line. The rest had technical problems like engine failure, gearbox malfunction and transmission issues. Notably, Fangio… Continue Reading »

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Forty Classic Mercedes Models Will Hit the Auction Block on July

Giancarlo Perlas April 1, 2014

The Mercedes-Benz Museum located in Stuttgart, Germany will house one of the most important auctions in the history of the brand. According to CTV News, the public sale at the 16,500 square meter exhibition space of the luxury brand’s own museum will be held on July 12, 2014. The sales catalog is not yet complete as of the moment, so we have no idea yet about the models which will be up for grabs, other than the 1909 Mercedes. We have no word yet on the overall value of the vehicles set to be auctioned also. What has been established by the source is the number of units to be… Continue Reading »

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Juan Manuel Fangio Mercedes W196 F1 Car Fetches £17.5 Million

Giancarlo Perlas July 13, 2013

Formula 1 legend and five-time world champion Juan Manuel Fangio’s Mercedes W196 car fetched a total amount of £17.5 million in an auction at Goodwood Festival of Speed. According to BBC News, the amount may seem absurd for a car that is nearly 60 years old. However, the source explained that the Mercedes W196 is not just a common antique car because it has a very colorful history. Fangio actually used the Mercedes W196 to secure victory in two Grand Prix in 1954. These are the Swiss and German Grand Prix. The report said that the Mercedes W196 was sold to an unnamed private buyer through telephone.

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Fangio’s 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 F1 Car to be Auctioned at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Ryan Joseph Ramos March 19, 2013

The Goodwood Festival of Speed will be graced by a car with a special place in motorsport history: the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196, driven by that year’s Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio. The car will be up for auction, where it is expected to raise some pretty spectacular bids, and possibly even the auction record. That year, Fangio was actually on the Maserati team right before the Silver Arrows team joined the fray mid-season. He raced in rounds 4 through 9 of the season with Mercedes then claimed number 2 of his 5 F1 titles. The particular car up for auction, chassis 00006, was the one in which Fangio won… Continue Reading »

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