Meet the team and drivers
Ross is Team Principal for MERCEDES GP PETRONAS. In 2009 and as head man at Brawn GP, Ross laid the ground work for the collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. The pairing which began with Mercedes as an engine partner last year has, today, culminated in this new team. Ross has been working and winning with Michael Schumacher since as 1994 and was instrumental to Schumacher's wins in '94, '95 and '00 through to 04. This longstanding relationship and proven track record will be put to the test as Schumacher comes back from a short hiatus.
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Nick is the CEO of team MERCEDES GP PETRONAS. The catalyst in the creation of the 2005 Honda Racing F1 team, Nick began as the CEO at Honda and in 2009 helped realise Brawn GP. As a part of Brawn GP, he was integral in the achievement of 8 Grand Prix victories in 2009 as well as winning the Constructors’ Championship and Drivers' Championship with Jenson Button. | |
Norbert is the VP, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport. His grounded personality and dedicated work with all the moving parts of the team's counterparts in Brackley, Brixworth and Stuttgart are essential in the smooth running of this extensive operation. | |
Debuting on the 12th of March 2006, Nico is MERCEDES GP PETRONAS's young upstart. At 25 years of age, Nico placed 7th in the 2009 world championship, his best position to date. Standing shoulder to shoulder with his teammate Michael Schumacher, Nico remains cool and focused emanating a confidence unique to the young and talented.
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Schumacher achieved his last win in 2006, the same year that his teammate, a 15 year younger Nico debuted. Unequivocally the most acclaimed driver in Formula One, Schumacher has a remarkable 7 world championships and 91 Grand Prix wins under his belt. In the early '90s Schumacher paired with Mercedes in the World Sportscars Championship and it is with open arms that Mercedes welcomes him back to the world stage.
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