News Details
Mercedes discussed McLaren takeover before works entry
Norbert Haug has revealed that Mercedes had discussed buying McLaren when they were looking to become a works team in Formula 1 in 2010. The two companies had been long-time partners at that point with Mercedes supplying the F1 team with engines, but a deal could not be struck and the opportunity presented itself to take over Brawn GP after the team won the 2009 World Championship with Jenson Button. After Brawn took on the departing Honda works team ahead of the 2009 season, former Mercedes motorsport vice-president Haug said that the privateer team would eventually need more support – which is where the Silver Arrows came into play. “Ross was looking for an engine for the next...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Haug reveals 'secret' plan to pair Schumi and Hakkinen...
Former Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug has revealed that...
4y ago from F1i.com
‘Secret negotiations' held for Mika-Schumi...
Former Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug revealed that 'secret...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
How did McLaren's big boss feel during Alonso's and...
Article To news overview © McLaren Former Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Vice...
4y ago from RacingNews365.com
How close was Michael Schumacher to joining McLaren?
Article To news overview © Ferrari Former Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Vice...
4y ago from RacingNews365.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Manuel Gonzalez prevails in twice red-flagged Thai...
Manuel Gonzalez earned the first victory of the 2026 Moto2 season in a...
28m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP riders have their say on controversial Marc...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez hits out at timing of controversial Thai...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha reveals why it ‘took the difficult route’...
Technical Director Max Bartolini admits Yamaha “took the difficult...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar St. Petersburg – Qualifying Results
25 drivers of the NTT IndyCar Series took to the streets of St....
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dale Coyne relishes 'extraordinary' double Fast 6...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Scott McLaughlin earns IndyCar St. Pete pole, Coyne...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Marcus Ericsson encouraged by Will Power’s input at...
Marcus Ericsson has a new team-mate this year in Will Power, and the...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Lancia rally legend Sandro Munari passes away aged 85
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Esapekka Lappi was so happy at WRC Rally Sweden
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Acropolis Rally's Thursday parc ferme will be on a boat
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Sources: Arsenal and Chelsea move for 60m Frenchman...
PSG’s rising star Senny Mayulu has hit a stalemate in contract extension...
58m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Building on the derby win as Chelsea visit
Morning. After a rare midweek off, we're back in action this afternoon as...
8m ago from Arseblog.com
This 'unbelievable' star a better option than Sandro...
Former Arsenal star Anders Limpar has suggested that the Gunners don't...
17h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Talks held: Barcelona working on signing 45m Arsenal...
Barcelona are reportedly already in talks with intermediaries over a...
18h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: Mercedes power unit verdict as FIA make LATE...
A decision has been announced by the FIA... Read More »
58m ago from GPFans.com
2026 regulations could upend Formula 1 as we head to...
Chaotic starts, tricky overtaking, lifting off on... Read More »
38m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Andrea Stella says FIA, Formula 1 must be willing to...
No one knows what to expect when F1 goes racing... Read More »
38m ago from GrandPrix247.com
