Mercedes, currently competing as Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, are among the most successful Formula 1 teams with eight constructors’ and nine drivers’ titles yet. The Silver Arrows made their return to the F1 grid in 2010 after buying Brawn GP. Mercedes had only operated as an engine manufacturer since the 1994 season after briefly partnering with Sauber, before supplying engines to McLaren, Force India, Williams, Lotus and Manor. Mercedes’ High Performance Powertrains (HPP) department today supply engines to Aston Martin, McLaren and Williams. While Mercedes returned as an F1 constructor in…