Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 silver arrow car on track — 7 consecutive Constructors Championships 2014 to 2020
Active1954–present

Mercedes

7 consecutive Constructors' Championships (2014–2020). The most dominant era in modern F1.

8
Constructors' Titles
9
Drivers' Titles
125
Total Wins
18
Seasons
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

Mercedes-Benz first competed in Formula 1 in 1954–55, winning the championship with Juan Manuel Fangio before withdrawing after the Le Mans disaster. They returned as a constructor in 2010, taking over the Brawn GP team. What followed was the most dominant era in modern Formula 1 history: 7 consecutive Constructors' Championships from 2014 to 2020, powered by their revolutionary hybrid power unit.

  • 1954–1955: Fangio era — won 1954 and 1955 championships before withdrawing
  • 2010–2013: Return era — Michael Schumacher's comeback, building the foundation
  • 2014–2016: Hamilton vs Rosberg — internal rivalry defined the hybrid era
  • 2017–2020: Hamilton's dominance — 4 more titles, 7 consecutive Constructors'
  • 2021–2024: Red Bull challenge — Verstappen ended Mercedes' era
Founded
1954 (F1 return 2010)
Headquarters
Brackley, Northamptonshire, England, UK
F1 Entry
1954
Total Seasons
18 seasons
Total Races
280
Total Wins
125
Total Poles
128
Total Podiums
330
8
Constructors'
Championships
9
Drivers'
Championships
Mercedes W11 (2020)
13 wins from 17 races · 1.6L V6 Hybrid · 1000+ HP · Hamilton's 7th title

The W11 is widely considered the most technically advanced F1 car ever built. Lewis Hamilton won 11 of 17 races in the shortened COVID-19 season, claiming his 7th World Championship. The car featured the controversial Dual Axis Steering (DAS) system and was dominant in virtually every metric.

Mercedes W15 (2025) — Lewis Hamilton departed for Ferrari. George Russell leads with a new partner. Mercedes targeting a return to championship contention after Red Bull and McLaren dominance.

Every Mercedes F1 Car

* Race and win statistics cover championship rounds only. Non-championship races excluded. Data sourced from FIA official records and credible motorsport publications.

Awards by Year

1954
Juan Manuel FangioConstructors'Drivers'
Mercedes W196

Fangio won 6 of 9 races. Mercedes dominated the season.

Est. Season Cost
N/A (pre-commercial era)
1955
Juan Manuel FangioConstructors'Drivers'
Mercedes W196

Mercedes withdrew after Le Mans disaster. Fangio won 4 of 7 races.

Est. Season Cost
N/A
2014
Lewis HamiltonConstructors'Drivers'
Mercedes W05

First hybrid era championship. Hamilton won 11 races. Mercedes dominated.

Est. Season Cost
Est. $400M
2015
Lewis HamiltonConstructors'Drivers'
Mercedes W06

Hamilton's 3rd title. Mercedes won 16 of 19 races.

Est. Season Cost
Est. $420M
2016
Nico RosbergConstructors'Drivers'
Mercedes W07

Rosberg won by 5 points from Hamilton, then retired immediately.

Est. Season Cost
Est. $440M
2017
Lewis HamiltonConstructors'Drivers'
Mercedes W08

Hamilton's 4th title. Ferrari challenged but Mercedes prevailed.

Est. Season Cost
Est. $460M
2018
Lewis HamiltonConstructors'Drivers'
Mercedes W09

Hamilton's 5th title. Vettel's Ferrari challenged strongly.

Est. Season Cost
Est. $470M
2019
Lewis HamiltonConstructors'Drivers'
Mercedes W10

Hamilton's 6th title. Mercedes won 15 of 21 races.

Est. Season Cost
Est. $484M
2020
Lewis HamiltonConstructors'Drivers'
Mercedes W11

Hamilton's 7th title. Equalled Schumacher's record. COVID-shortened season.

Est. Season Cost
Est. $450M (COVID impact)
2021
Constructors'
Mercedes W12

Mercedes won Constructors' despite Verstappen winning Drivers' title.

Est. Season Cost
~$145M (capped) + excluded

Annual Spend

2019
~$484M

Pre-cost cap. Highest estimated budget in F1 history at the time.

2021
~$145M (capped)

First year of cost cap. Still dominant in Constructors'.

2023
~$135M (capped)

Rebuilding after Red Bull dominance. Total est. ~$320M.

2025
~$140.4M (capped)

Post-Hamilton era. Total est. ~$290M.

Budget Disclaimer: Pre-2021 figures are independent analyst estimates from public sources. Teams did not disclose exact budgets. Post-2021 figures reflect the FIA Cost Cap (excludes driver salaries, top-3 staff wages, engine development, and marketing). Total operation estimates include excluded items.