Mercedes-Benz: A Timeless Racing Legacy

The history of Mercedes in racing is as extraordinary as it is long and varied. Roarington offers today a summary of an adventure that could fill books. The Mercedes name first appeared at the top of the leaderboard in 1901, at a refined and fashionable location on the French Riviera, where the most important international motor race of the time took place: the "Semaine de Nice," dominated by the Mercedes 35 HP driven by Wilhelm Werner. The automobile had become a reality, and some events stood out over others: the famous Gordon-Bennett Cup was one of these, and in 1903, a 60-horsepower Mercedes Simplex claimed victory, dethroning the French, who had always won before.