Mercedes GP Petronas unveil 2010 livery
The new Silver Arrows Formula One works team, Mercedes GP Petronas, was the first to unveil their 2010 challenger livery today at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Nico Rosberg and seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher along with team management Ross Brawn, Nick Fry and Norbert Haug were all at the unveiling.
MGP W01 to make track debut in Valencia
The Mercedes-Benz Museum, one of the biggest and most famous car museums in the world, played host to over 800 guests who witnessed the launch of the team and the unveiling of the new Silver Arrows livery. Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg had the honour of unveiling the new Silver Arrows livery for the 2010 season on last year's car. The team's 2010 car, the MGP W01, will make its track debut at the first Formula One test in Valencia on Monday 1 February, with the 2010 Formula One season starting in Bahrain on 14 March.
Mercedes GP Petronas to fight for the championship
"Finally the 2010 Formula One season is firing up! I have to say that I am totally committed to this new challenge. This season feels like a re-start for me and I am so motivated. We have a very exciting combination at Mercedes GP Petronas. We have a World Champion team in every sense of the word and I cannot wait to get into the car for the first time in Valencia. I am convinced that Mercedes GP Petronas will be in a very good position to fight for the championships this season and I will definitely give it a go. Driving for Mercedes-Benz again is like the closing of a circle for me as I started my racing driver career with the three-pointed star on my helmet. This is another reason why I cannot wait for the competition to get underway."
Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Petronas driver
Mercedes-Benz has successful motorsport history
"You can really feel the successful motorsport history of Mercedes-Benz here at the Museum in Stuttgart and to be part of the new Silver Arrows team and that racing heritage makes me feel extremely proud and motivated. Since joining the team in November, I have spent a lot of time at the factory in Brackley, at Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines in Brixworth and here in Stuttgart, which has given me the opportunity to settle in and get to know everyone. I have seen how hard the team is working on the new car and I really can't wait for the opportunity to drive it for the first time in Valencia next week. I am looking forward to working with everyone at Mercedes GP Petronas and will give it my all to reward their fantastic efforts with good on-track results this season."
Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP Petronas driver
"The Mercedes-Benz Museum, one of the biggest and most famous car museums in the world, played host to over 800 guests who witnessed the launch of the team and the unveiling of the new Silver Arrows livery."