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Mercedes-Benz swapping DTM for Formula E

Mercedes-Benz have announced plans to enter Formula E for the 2019/20 season, a move that will follow their withdrawal from DTM at the end of 2018. Although Mercedes initially intended to join the electric car series in 2018/19, they have deferred their entry for one season. Toto Wolff, Mercedes motorsport boss, said: 'In motorsport, like in every other area, we want to be the benchmark in the premium segment and also explore innovative new projects. With Formula 1 and Formula E, we have achieved exactly this balance. 'Formula E is like an exciting start-up venture – it offers a brand new format, combining racing with a strong event character, in order to promote current and future...
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