George Russell brings back the red Mercedes that dominated the Targa Florio a hundred years ago
25 May 2024 3 min read 3 images
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He must have felt the same thrill as Christian Werner, winner of the 1924 Targa Florio, when George Russell arrived in Brisighella, Italy, amidst a crowd, with the Mercedes Indy that conquered the Targa Florio a hundred years ago. The event of last May 15th delivered a dual message: Admiration from the organizers of the prestigious prize, which commemorates Lorenzo Bandini, for the young British Formula 1 driver racing with Mercedes. The second, surprising and unexpected, the discovery of the just-restored Mercedes Benz Indy with the mastery and expertise that distinguishes the Mercedes-Benz Classic department.
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