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MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
2014 Press Pack
Contents
02 – 03 Driver Profiles
Lewis Hamilton
Nico Rosberg
04 – 08 Key Personnel Profiles
Toto Wolff
Paddy Lowe
Andy Cowell
Key Personnel List
09 – 10 The Car
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 W 05 Technical Specification
Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid Technical Specification
11 – 14 2014 Regulation Changes
Technical Regulations
Sporting Regulations
15 – 26 Partner Profiles
PETRONAS
BlackBerry
Swissquote
Allianz
IWC Schaffhausen
Monster Energy
Pirelli
PUMA
Starwood
Solace Systems
Spies Hecker
TATA Communications
27 - 28 Communications
Media Contacts
Social Media
Driver Profile
Lewis Hamilton
Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 7 January 1985
Place of Birth: Tewin, UK
Lives: Monaco
Height: 1.74m
Website: www.lewishamilton.com
Twitter: @LewisHamilton
Facebook: /LewisHamilton
Google+: +LewisHamilton
YouTube: /LewisHamilton
Debut: Australia, 18 March 2007
Best World Championship: World Champion – 2008
First Win: Canada, 10 June 2007
Last Win: Hungary, 28 July 2013
Wins: 22
Podiums: 54
Pole Positions: 31
Fastest Laps: 13
Starts: 129
Points: 1,102
2014 Formula One: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS – Car No 44
2013 Formula One: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS – 4th
2012 Formula One: McLaren Mercedes – 4th
2011 Formula One: McLaren Mercedes – 5th
2010 Formula One: McLaren Mercedes – 4th
2009 Formula One: McLaren Mercedes – 5th
2008 Formula One: McLaren Mercedes – Champion
2007 Formula One: McLaren Mercedes – 2nd
2006 GP2 Series: ART Grand Prix – Champion
2005 Formula Three Euro Series: ASM – Champion
2004 Formula Three Euro Series: Manor Motorsport – 5th
2003 Formula Renault UK: Manor Motorsport – Champion
2002 Formula Renault UK: Manor Motorsport – 3rd
Driver Profile
Nico Rosberg
Nationality: German
Date of Birth: 27 June 1985
Place of Birth: Wiesbaden, Germany
Lives: Monaco
Height: 1.78m
Website: www.nicorosberg.com
Twitter: @nico_rosberg
Facebook: /nicorosberg
Debut: Bahrain, 12 March 2006
Best World Championship: 6th
– 2013
First Win: China, 15 April 2012
Last Win: Great Britain, 30 June 2013
Wins: 3
Podiums: 11
Pole Positions: 4
Fastest Laps: 4
Starts: 147
Points: 570.5
2014 Formula One: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS – Car No 6
2013 Formula One: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS – 6th
2012 Formula One: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS – 9th
2011 Formula One: MERCEDES GP PETRONAS – 7th
2010 Formula One: MERCEDES GP PETRONAS – 7th
2009 Formula One: Williams – 7th
2008 Formula One: Williams – 13th
2007 Formula One: Williams – 9th
2006 Formula One: Williams – 17th
2005 GP2 Series: ART Grand Prix – Champion
2004 Formula Three Euro Series: Team Rosberg – 4th
2003 Formula Three Euro Series: Team Rosberg – 8th
2002 German Formula BMW: VIVA Racing – Champion
Key Personnel Profile
Toto Wolff
Executive Director (Business) & Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport
Nationality: Austrian
Date of Birth: 12 January 1972
Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria
Lives: Lake Constance, Switzerland
Career History:
2013 Appointed Executive Director of MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS & Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport
2012 Appointed Executive Director of Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC
2009 Invested in Williams F1
2006 Invested in HWA AG; winner of Dubai 24 Hours
2004 Founded Marchsixteen Investments
2002 FIA NGT World Championship, 6th
overall with one win
1998 Founded Marchfifteen Investments
1994 Class winner, Nürburgring 24 Hours
1992 Began motorsport career in Austrian Formula Ford Championship
Career Profile:
After a short career as an amateur driver, including class and overall wins in endurance racing, Christian ‘Toto’ Wolff founded
the investment company Marchfifteen in 1998, followed by Marchsixteen in 2004, focusing on strategic investments in
medium-size industrial companies and listed companies. These included the IPO of HWA AG, the company responsible for
developing and racing Mercedes-Benz cars for the DTM (German Touring Car Championship) as well as Mercedes-Benz
Formula 3 engines. Toto has been a member of the HWA AG board of directors since 2007.
Further motor racing interests include co-ownership with Mika Häkkinen of a driver management company and, since
November 2009, investment in Williams F1. Toto became an Executive Director of Williams in July 2012 before accepting the
role of Executive Director at MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS in January 2013; including taking a 30% shareholding in Mercedes-
Benz Grand Prix Ltd.
In his role as the Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Toto has full responsibility for the success of the entire Mercedes-Benz
motorsport programme, including the DTM and Formula 3 engine programmes. He is based at the Formula One team’s
headquarters in Brackley, UK.
Key Personnel Profile
Paddy Lowe
Executive Director (Technical)
Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 8 April 1962
Place of Birth: Nairobi, Kenya
Lives: Oxford, England
Career History:
2013 Executive Director (Technical), MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
2011 Technical Director, McLaren
2005 Engineering Director, McLaren
2001 Chief Engineer, Systems Development, McLaren
1993 Head of Research & Development, McLaren
1987 Joint-Head of Electronics, Williams
Career Profile:
Paddy Lowe has been Executive Director (Technical) at MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS since June 2013. After graduating with an
engineering degree from Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge in 1984, he has worked in various capacities in
Formula One since 1987.
Paddy’s first experience in the premier class of motor racing came as Joint-Head of Electronics during a six-year stint with the
Williams team; overseeing the Active Suspension project which helped Nigel Mansell to the 1992 World Drivers’
Championship.
In 1993, Paddy moved to McLaren where he steadily worked his way up through the hierarchy during the ensuing two
decades. Heading up the research and development department of the Woking-based outfit over an eight-year period, Paddy
oversaw various innovative control system projects in addition to laying the groundwork for the simulator facility.
Having been appointed Chief Engineer, Systems Development in 2001, Paddy then held the position of Engineering Director
from 2005 to 2011; playing a key role in Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 World Championship success before his promotion to
Technical Director in January 2011.
Key Personnel Profile
Andy Cowell
Managing Director, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains
Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 12 February 1969
Place of Birth: Blackpool, England
Lives: Market Harborough, England
Career History:
2013 Managing Director, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains
2008 Engineering and Programme Director, Mercedes-Benz HPE
2006 Chief Engineer, Engines, Mercedes-Benz HPE
2005 Chief Engineer, V8 Engine Project, Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines
2004 Principal Engineer, V10 Engine, Mercedes-Ilmor
2000 Principal Engineer, F1 Design and Development, Cosworth Racing
1999 Head of Pre-Development, Formula One, BMW Motorsport
1997 Principal Engineer, F1 Design and Development, Cosworth Racing
1994 Senior Engineer, F1 Design and Development, Cosworth Racing
1992 Project Engineer, F1 Design and Development, Cosworth Racing
1991 Graduate Engineer, Cosworth Racing
Career Profile:
Following a year out from his Mechanical Engineering degree, spent on the Reynard Scholarship Scheme, Andy Cowell’s career
path was set. He joined Cosworth Racing Ltd straight from university on their graduate scheme; rotating through the
company’s technical departments before specialising in the design and development of Formula One engines. By 1999, Andy
was leading the engineering project group responsible for the top end of the innovative CK engine; as raced by Stewart-Ford in
1999.
After a year spent with BMW Motorsport, where he managed the engineering group responsible for the concept and detail of
the 2001 engine used by Williams BMW, Andy returned to Cosworth as Principal Engineer for F1 design and development;
managing the new engine projects in 2001 and 2004.
Andy joined the company then known as Mercedes-Ilmor in 2005 as Principal Engineer for the FQ V10 engine project, which
delivered the most race wins of any manufacturer that season. He was then Chief Engineer on the V8 engine project before
taking on responsibility for the technical and programme leadership of all engine projects; including the KERS Hybrid which
made its race debut in 2009. Andy was Engineering and Programme Director for Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines
from July 2008 to January 2013, responsible for technical and programme leadership of all engine and powertrain projects,
plus the strategy and organisation of the engineering group.
Since 1 January 2013, Andy has been Managing Director of Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains.
Key Personnel List
Non-Executive Chairman
Niki Lauda
Executive Director (Business) & Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport
Toto Wolff
Executive Director (Technical)
Paddy Lowe
Managing Director, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains
Andy Cowell
Technical Director
Bob Bell
Engineering Director
Aldo Costa
Technology Director
Geoffrey Willis
Sporting Director
Ron Meadows
Chief Race Engineer
Andrew Shovlin
Chief Track Engineer
Simon Cole
Race Engineer, Nico Rosberg
Tony Ross
Race Engineer, Lewis Hamilton
Peter Bonnington
Chief Mechanic
Matthew Deane
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 W05 Technical Specification
Chassis
Monocoque Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Bodywork Carbon fibre composite including engine cover, sidepods, floor, nose, front wing and rear wing
Cockpit Removable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, Sabelt six-point driver
safety harness, HANS system
Safety structures Cockpit survival cell incorporating impact resistant construction and penetration panels, front
impact structure, prescribed side impact structures, integrated rear impact structure, front and rear
roll structures
Front Suspension Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Rear Suspension Carbon fibre wishbone and pullrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Dampers Penske
Wheels Advanti forged magnesium
Tyres Pirelli
Brake system Carbon / carbon discs and pads with rear brake-by-wire
Brake calipers Brembo
Steering Power assisted rack and pinion
Steering wheel Carbon-fibre construction
Electronics FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system
Instrumentation McLaren Electronic Systems (MES)
Fuel system ATL Kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Lubricants & fluids PETRONAS
Transmission
Gearbox Eight-speed forward, one reverse unit with carbon fibre maincase
Gear selection Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch Carbon plate
Dimensions
Overall length 4800mm
Overall width 1800mm
Overall height 950mm
Overall weight 691 kg
Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid Technical Specification
Power Unit Specification
Type: Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid
Minimum weight: 145 kg
Power Unit Perimeter: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Motor Generator Unit – Kinetic (MGU-K)
Motor Generator Unit – Heat (MGU-H)
Energy Store (ES)
Turbocharger (TC)
Control Electronics (CE)
Power Unit Allocation: Five Power Units per driver per season
Internal Combustion Engine
Capacity: 1.6 litres
Cylinders: Six
Bank angle: 90
No of valves: 24
Max rpm ICE: 15,000 rpm
Max fuel flow rate: 100 kg/hour (above 10,500 rpm)
Fuel injection: High-pressure direct injection (max 500 bar, one injector/cylinder)
Pressure charging: Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft
Max rpm exhaust turbine: 125,000 rpm
Energy Recovery System
Architecture: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units
Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution, between 20 and 25 kg
Max energy storage/lap: 4 MJ
Max rpm MGU-K: 50,000 rpm
Max power MGU-K: 120 kW (161 hp)
Max energy recovery/lap MGU-K: 2 MJ
Max energy deployment/lap MGU-K: 4 MJ (33.3 s at full power)
Max rpm MGU-H: 125,000 rpm
Max power MGU-H: Unlimited
Max energy recovery/lap MGU-H: Unlimited
Max energy deployment/lap MGU-H: Unlimited
Fuel & Lubricants
Fuel PETRONAS Primax
Lubricants PETRONAS Syntium
Gearbox & hydraulic oil PETRONAS Tutela
2014 Regulation Changes
Technical Regulations
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE): The 2.4 litre, normally-aspirated V8 engine used from 2006 to 2013 has been replaced by
a turbocharged 1.6 litre V6 configuration with high pressure direct injection up to a maximum of 500 bar. Maximum engine
speed has been reduced from 18,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm. The fuel flow rate of the new ICE must not exceed 100 kg/hour and
this maximum rate can only be achieved above 10,500 rpm.
Turbocharger: A sole single stage compressor and single stage exhaust turbine are used for pressure charging. Size and
boost level of the turbocharger are free and measures must be taken to ensure that, in the event of failure of the turbine
wheel, any resulting significant debris is contained within the car.
Energy Recovery Systems (ERS): Energy can still be recovered from and deployed to the rear axle, however this is now
termed MGU-K (for ‘Kinetic’) and is permitted twice the maximum power of the 2013 motor (120 kW versus 60 kW). It may
recover five times more energy per lap (2 MJ versus 400 kJ) and deploy 10 times as much (4 MJ) compared to its 2013
equivalent, equating to over 30 seconds per lap at full power. The rest of the energy is recovered by the MGU-H (for ‘Heat’); an
electrical machine connected to the turbocharger.
Gearbox: Gearboxes now have eight forward ratios – one more than previously – and the gearbox, including ratios, must now
last for six races; one more than the previous five. Where in past years ratios could be altered to suit individual circuit layouts,
a single set must now be nominated for an entire season. One ‘joker’ opportunity is available to adjust the ratios during the
season.
Minimum Weight: To compensate for the increased weight of the powertrain, the regulations stipulate a new minimum weight
limit for the car of 691 kg; up from 642 kg in 2013. Within this allowance, the Power Unit itself must have a minimum weight
of 145 kg.
Exhaust: Unlike previously where two exhaust tailpipes were used, the 2014 regulations mandate the use of a single, central
exit tailpipe through which all exhaust gases must pass.
Nose Height: The maximum height of the nose has been reduced significantly to 185 mm (down from 550 mm in 2013) to
increase driver safety.
Front Wing: In the most obvious visual change for 2014, the maximum permitted width of the front wing has been reduced
from 1800 mm to 1650 mm.
Rear Wing: At the very tail of the car, the lower rear wing has been removed and the size of the top rear wing ‘box’ has been
reduced by around 10% (down from a maximum height of 220 mm to 200 mm). The DRS slot is also bigger than in 2013.
Brake System: Owing to the increased energy recovery requirements on the rear axle, the rear brakes may now employ a
‘brake-by-wire’ system. The brake system must comprise two separate hydraulic circuits for the front and rear wheels
operated by one pedal. The system must be designed so that if a failure occurs in one circuit, the pedal will still operate the
brakes in the other.
Side Impact Structures: The side impact structures are now of a standard FIA specification for all teams.
2014 Regulation Changes
Sporting Regulations
Power Unit: The engine has been formally replaced by the Power Unit, a system composed of six separate elements: the
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K), Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H), the Energy
Store (ES), the Turbocharger (TC) and Control Electronics (CE). Each driver may use five of each of the above elements during
a championship season and any combination of them may be fitted to a car at any one time. Grid penalties will be applied for
use of a sixth element and additional elements after this.
Fuel: For 2014, the race fuel allowance has been fixed at a maximum of 100 kg, compared to a typical race fuel load of around
150 kg in 2013. To complete the same race distance at similar speeds, the Power Unit must become around 30% more
efficient.
Testing: In-season testing makes a return to Formula One in 2014, with four tests of no more than two consecutive days
permitted at circuits where an event has taken place. Each team must dedicate one of these days to tyre testing. The rules on
testing with previous cars and testing with historic cars have also been tightened. Furthermore, the use of wind tunnels and
CFD facilities will now be restricted and monitored by the FIA, with sanctions imposed for breaches.
Summer Shutdown: While standard practice in recent seasons, the two-week summer shutdown has now been enshrined in
regulation. Each competitor must notify suppliers of the dates of its shutdown period and must not enter into any agreement
with the intention of circumventing the prohibition of specific activities.
Power Unit Homologation: The performance specification of the Power Unit for the 2014 season must be homologated on
28 February. After this point, only modifications for cost and reliability reasons are permitted. 8% of the current Power Unit will
remain homologated at the end of the season, with 92% development freedom for 2015.
Points: Double points will now be awarded in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships at the season-ending
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Driver Numbers: Drivers are now required to elect a number between 2 and 99 which will stand as their racing number for
the duration of their career in the FIA Formula One World Championship; the exception being the reigning Drivers’ World
Champion, who may choose to reserve his preferred number whilst also running the No.1 during his tenure.
Friday Practice Drivers: From 2014, teams are able to run up to four different drivers in either Friday practice session,
although a maximum of two cars are of course still permitted per team.
New Penalties: Five-second penalties may now be imposed by the race stewards for minor driving infringements. Additionally,
any driver who earns 12 penalty points on their Superlicence during a 12-month period will be given a one-race ban.
Pole Position Trophy: For the first time in Formula One, a trophy will now be awarded to the driver who scores the most pole
positions during a season. In the event of a tie, the trophy will be awarded to the driver who holds the greatest number of
second places. If there is still a tie, the greatest number of third places will be taken into account and so on until a winner
emerges.
Title Partner
PETRONAS
PETRONAS, the acronym for Petroliam Nasional Berhad, was incorporated on 17 August 1974 and is vested with the
ownership and control of the petroleum resources in Malaysia.
Fully-owned by the Malaysian government, PETRONAS operates like a multinational petroleum corporation with sound
business management practices and principles guided by a complementary set of mission, vision and values.
Engaged in a wide spectrum of oil and gas operations domestically and internationally; its activities include exploration and
production (E&P) to downstream oil refining; marketing and distribution of petroleum products; gas processing and
liquefaction; gas transmission pipeline network operations; marketing of liquefied natural gas (LNG); petrochemical
manufacturing and marketing; trading; shipping; and property investment.
Over the years, PETRONAS has grown to become a fully-integrated oil and gas corporation with expanding business in
Malaysia and overseas.
Ranked among FORTUNE Global 500® largest corporations in the world, PETRONAS has presence in more than 30 countries
worldwide in its aspiration to be a leading oil and gas multinational of choice.
www.petronas.com
Team Partner
BlackBerry
A global leader in wireless innovation, BlackBerry revolutionised the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999.
Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the
boundaries of mobile experiences.
Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin
America.
BlackBerry is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: BBRY) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BB).
BBM
Introduced in 2005, BBM set the standard for mobile messaging and continues to drive innovation in messaging and private
social networking. Today, BBM is one of the largest private social mobile networks, driving real, active conversations.
Customers love BBM for its privacy, controls and immediacy with Delivered and Read statuses and message-in-progress
notices.
www.blackberry.com
Team Partner
Swissquote
Founded in 1997, Swissquote is Switzerland’s leading provider of online financial and trading services. As a regulated Swiss
bank, Swissquote offers the highest level of reliability and transparency to traders worldwide.
A top 10 global Forex broker and one of only three with a Swiss banking license, Swissquote provides online foreign exchange
(FX), commodities and stock indices trading, as well as an expanding range of banking services to private and institutional
clients in over 120 countries worldwide.
Swissquote paves the way to trading success by providing clients with exclusive market research, educational resources,
trading tools and 24H multilingual customer support.
Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SQN) since May 2000, the Swissquote Group has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
and offices in Zürich, Bern, Dubai, Malta, London and Hong Kong. The Group currently employs 519 staff.
As an official Team Partner of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, Swissquote shares similar values: the
pursuit of high performance, the importance of innovation, and the development of individual and collective talent.
Swissquote also supports UNICEF in its role as the world’s driving force for the equality of children through annual donations
to UNICEF educational projects since 2007.
www.swissquote.ch
Team Partner
Allianz
Together with its customers and sales partners, Allianz is one of the strongest financial communities.
Around 78 million private and corporate customers rely on Allianz's knowledge, global reach, capital strength and solidity to
help them make the most of financial opportunities and to avoid and safeguard themselves against risks.
In 2012, around 144,000 employees in over 70 countries achieved total revenue of 106.4 billion euros and an operating profit
of 9.5 billion euros. Benefits for our customers reached 89.2 billion euros.
This business success with insurance, asset management and assistance services is based increasingly on customer demand
for crisis-proof financial solutions for an aging society and the challenges of climate change.
Transparency and integrity are key components of sustainable corporate governance at Allianz SE.
www.allianz.com
Team Partner
IWC Schaffhausen
The Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen is proud to be the Official Engineering Partner of the MERCEDES AMG
PETRONAS Formula One™ Team for the years 2013 to 2015.
The partnership enables IWC Schaffhausen to share its passion for high-level engineering, its quest for ultimate perfection and
the aim for top performance – referred to by both companies as performance engineering.
With a clear focus on technology and development, IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since
1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity.
One of the world’s leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC Schaffhausen crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at
its finest, combining supreme precision with exclusive design.
www.iwc.com
Team Partner
Monster Energy
Monster Energy supports the sport. Be it MX, rally, insane distance jumping, SX, MotoGP, road racing, supermoto, off-road,
FMX, skate, MTB, rock crawling, wake, mini bikes, surf, snow, BMX - name it - the athletes are rockin' Monster Energy more
than anything these days.
Check out all the types - Original Monster Energy, Monster Lo-Carb, Monster Assault, Monster Khaos, Monster's fruit juice
hybrid dubbed "M-80," the party-friendly MIXXD, the ground-breaking Java Monster premium coffee & cream drink line
supercharged with our Monster Energy blend, along with the new Monster Energy "Hitman" energy shot.
The Monster Energy-backed guys and gals putting it on the line dig 'em - so will you.
www.monsterenergy.com
Team Partner
Pirelli
The fifth largest operator in the world in the tyre sector by sales, Pirelli is the market leader in the high-end segments with high
technological content. Founded in 1872, there are now 22 Pirelli Tyre factories throughout the world, in four continents,
operating in more than 160 countries.
Pirelli, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, is distinguished by its long industrial tradition, which has always been combined
with a capacity for innovation, product quality and brand strength. A strength which, since 2002, has also been based on the P
Zero fashion and high-tech project, the value of which has been further recognised by Formula One, for which Pirelli Tyre is the
exclusive supplier for the three-year term from 2011-2013.
In line with its ‘green performance' strategy, Pirelli, which has always focused on research and development, operates with
constant and increasing attention to products and services of high quality and technology and low environmental impact.
The focal point of the Pirelli Group’s growth strategy is its capacity for product and process innovation and ability to assess
new opportunities stemming from its continuing research activities. In pursuing its objectives, Pirelli is committed to
combining economic profitability with social responsibility.
In line with an industrial tradition dating back more than a century, the Group, in its international expansion, always maintains
strong roots in the local communities in which it operates.
www.pirelli.com
Team Partner
PUMA
PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sports Brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and
accessories. For over 65 years, PUMA has established a history of making fast product designs for the fastest athletes on the
planet.
PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running, Training and Fitness,
Golf, and Motorsports. It engages in exciting collaborations with renowned design brands such as Alexander McQueen and
Mihara Yasuhiro to bring innovative and fast designs to the sports world.
The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf, Tretorn, Dobotex and Brandon. The company distributes its products in
more than 120 countries, employs more than 10,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.
www.puma.com
Team Partner
Starwood
Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) has often been recognised as the hospitality industry’s best redemption programme by
frequent travellers worldwide.
We offer access to an amazing hotel portfolio consisting from our nine internationally renowned and unique brands; St. Regis,
The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Element with over 1100
properties in nearly 100 countries.
As a Starwood Preferred Guest member, you’ll earn valuable Starpoints redeemable for amazing redemption options.
SPG offers faster points accumulation and zero blackouts on Free Night Awards.
Starpoints can lead you to room upgrades, Award Flights on over 350 major airlines, merchandise awards and travel privileges.
Bid Starpoints through our SPG Moments Programme for access like no other to the best in music, sports and the arts!
www.starwoodhotels.com
Team Supplier
Solace Systems
Solace Systems makes appliances that let companies distribute real-time data to desktop, enterprise and mobile applications
with higher performance and at lower cost than alternatives.
Solace has been successfully deployed by customers in financial services, government, internet services, telecom,
transportation and logistics.
www.solacesystems.com
Team Supplier
Spies Hecker
Spies Hecker, one of the global refinish coating brands from Axalta Coating Systems, delivers optimum and practical paint
system solutions that make bodyshop work easier and more efficient.
With more than 130 years of success behind it, Spies Hecker always puts customers first. High-quality product systems,
superior service and targeted training result in more environmentally compatible vehicle refinishing.
Based in Cologne, Germany, it is one of the world’s leading vehicle refinish brands, and is available in over 65 countries
worldwide.
www.spieshecker.co.uk
Team Supplier
TATA Communications
TATA Communications is proud to be the ‘Official Managed Connectivity Supplier’ to the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula
One Team. We power MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS with three times faster trackside connectivity, greater bandwidth and lower
latency to transfer race data live from every race location to and from the teams’ base in the UK, in less than a quarter of a
second.
In a sport where every split-second decision is critical, our superior connectivity enables MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS to
improve car performance by making crucial race strategy decisions faster than ever before, giving a strong competitive
advantage to the team.
TATA Communications is a leading global provider of a new world of communications. We leverage our advanced solutions
capabilities and domain expertise across our global network to deliver managed solutions to multi-national enterprises. The
TATA Communications global network includes one of the most advanced and largest submarine cable networks, a Tier-1 IP
network, with connectivity to more than 200 countries and territories across 400 PoPs, and nearly one million square feet of
data centre and collocation space worldwide.
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS is plugged into this world class TATA Communications global network, which is the only one to
have a wholly owned fibre ring across the globe. This superior connectivity is giving the team the speed of communications,
the speed of reaction and the Speed To Lead.
www.tatacommunications.com
Communications
Media Contacts
Nicola Armstrong
Communications Manager
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
T: +44 1280 844 096
M: +44 7793 844 549
Bradley Lord
Communications Manager
MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
T: +44 1280 844 484
M: +44 7785 682 893
Wolfgang Schattling
Director
Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Communications
T: +49 711 178 4008
M: +49 160 862 4864
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