Mercedes record in Japan: “It’s for Niki Lauda”

“We miss the Kapperl very much,” said the 47-year-old Austrian in Suzuka: “We would like to dedicate this to Niki because he was such an important part of the journey from the beginning.” The presence of the three-time world champion, who took part in the event on May 20th After succumbing to complications from a lung transplant at the age of 70, “it was always very important, especially the mix of support and pressure. When we set out six or seven years ago, we wanted to win races regularly and fight for the championship. And now we are celebrating the sixth World Cup in a row.” >>> Suzuka GP: Click here for the race report. World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton, who placed third on Sunday, was also happy about the team title, but the Briton nevertheless seemed thoughtful. He struggled with the tire strategy he chose, which was unfortunate for him - and then there was the memory of his mentor Lauda: “Niki will take his hat off. We owe him a lot, this victory is for him.” Mercedes sets the Ferrari record With the sixth constructors' title in a row, Mercedes equalized Ferrari's record from 1999 to 2004. But even in the era of record world champion Michael Schumacher, the Reds had not managed to bring the drivers' title to Maranello in six consecutive years. At the Mercedes factory in Brackley, however, planning for the celebration of the double World Cup can already begin. Hamilton's only remaining World Cup rival is Bottas, the five-time champion from Great Britain's lead is an impressive 64 points. If Hamilton extends his lead by 14 more points in Mexico in two weeks, he will be world champion for the sixth time.

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Mercedes record in Japan: “It’s for Niki Lauda”

Mercedes Motorsport Director Toto Wolff dedicated the win of the sixth Formula 1 constructors' title in a row to the late team supervisory board member Niki Lauda.

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