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Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

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Sebastian Vettel wins Canadian Grand Prix to end American jinx

Red Bull's triple world champion Sebastian Vettel won the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday to capture his first Formula One victory on North American soil and extend his overall lead to 36 points.

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Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
The clock would have to turn way back to 1955 for the last time Mercedes competed as a constructor in the Formula 1 championship. The 'Silver Arrows' has now made a comeback sporting an all-German outfit fielding fellow countrymen, Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg, as its drivers. Mercedes GP came into existence when the team overhauled the all-conquering Brawn GP of 2009. The Brackley-based squad, under the inspiring leadership of team ...
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    team facts

    Team Base United Kingdom
    Team Country Germany
    Team Boss Ross Brawn
    Test Driver 2010, Bahrain Grand Prix
    First Race 2012, Brazilian Grand Prix
    Last Race 58
    Team Races 1
    Team Wins 1
    Team Poles 6
    Team Podiums 3
    Team Fastest Laps 521
    Points 0
    Constructor Champs 0

    engine facts

    Team Base Mercedes
    Team Country Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z
    Team Boss F1 W03
    Test Driver Brembo
    First Race Semi-automatic, 7 + reverse
    Last Race 18,000 RPM
    Team Races Semi-automatic, 7 + reverse
    Team Wins Pirelli

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    Merc boss Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre trouble

    Mercedes principal Ross Brawn, a past master at finding Formula One loopholes, may need to pull another rabbit from his magician's hat on Thursday if his team are to escape potentially heavy sanctions.

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    F1 needs America to complete global jigsaw

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