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Mercedes-AMG to Solely Manage F1 Safety Cars by 2026

1/30/2026

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Mercedes-AMG will fully manage the FIA Formula 1 Official Cars starting in 2026, providing Safety and Medical Cars at all 24 Grands Prix and pre-season tests.
The arrangement restores exclusive brand responsibility for F1 safety after prior shared setups.
Mercedes-AMG has supported F1 safety since 1996, marking 30 years.
Bernd Mayländer, the Safety Car driver since 2000, will reach his 500th Grand Prix at the season opener in Melbourne.

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Mercedes-AMG will fully manage the FIA Formula 1 Official Cars starting in 2026, providing Safety and Medical Cars at all 24 Grands Prix and pre-season tests.
The arrangement restores exclusive brand responsibility for F1 safety after prior shared setups.
Mercedes-AMG has supported F1 safety since 1996, marking 30 years.
Bernd Mayländer, the Safety Car driver since 2000, will reach his 500th Grand Prix at the season opener in Melbourne.