Formula 1 · Est. 2010 · Home Base: Mercedes-AMG Petronas Technology Centre
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
Race Drivers
#63 · British
The cerebral, fast, and fiercely competitive British driver who stepped into the undisputed team leader role following Hamilton's departure to Ferrari. Russell's qualifying speed and race intelligence make him the natural centerpiece of Mercedes' next chapter.
#12 · Italian
Mercedes' boldest bet since Hamilton himself. The Italian teenager was fast-tracked through Formula 2 and into the race seat, representing the team's next generational investment. His raw talent has drawn comparisons to the all-time greats.
Reserve & Test Drivers
| Name | Nationality | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valtteri Bottas | Finnish | Reserve Driver | 2025 |
Current Leadership
Majority Owner
Mercedes-Benz acquired the Brawn GP team at the end of 2009 and re-established itself as a works constructor for the first time since the 1950s. The German automaker's sustained investment and commitment to the hybrid power unit program delivered the most dominant era in modern F1 history — eight consecutive constructors' championships from 2014 to 2021.
Team Principal & Co-Owner
Toto Wolff purchased a 30% stake in the team in 2013 and has served as Team Principal and CEO since. The Austrian former racing driver and investor has been the organizational architect of Mercedes' unprecedented dominance, managing the Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry, the engine development program, and the team's commercial growth into the most valuable constructor in Formula 1.
Co-Owner
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS, the British petrochemicals giant, acquired a one-third stake in the Mercedes F1 team in 2020. The partnership brought additional financial resources and INEOS's expertise in high-performance materials and engineering to the operation.
Team Leadership
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Toto Wolff | Team Principal & CEO | 2013 |
Technical Leadership
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| James Allison | Technical Director | 2017 |
| Hywel Thomas | Managing Director, Mercedes-AMG HPP | 2020 |
| Mike Elliott | Chief Technical Officer | 2023 |
| John Owen | Chief Designer | 2017 |
Sporting & Operations
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Meadows | Sporting Director | 2010 |
| Marcus Dudley | Race Engineer (Russell) | 2022 |