http://www.gpupdate.net/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:49:55 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288687/hamilton-visits-mercedes-factory-to-begin-work/ Lewis Hamilton is already getting acquanited with new employers Mercedes, having visited the team's factory to meet engineers and complete mileage on its simulator. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288687/hamilton-visits-mercedes-factory-to-begin-work/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:55:41 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288618/schumacher-haug-departure-tears-a-hole-in-f1/ Retiring seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher commented on Norbert Haug’s departure from Mercedes, which was announced on Thursday and was caused by the dearth of good results for the team in the last three years, by saying it marks “a big break” in the sport.  http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288618/schumacher-haug-departure-tears-a-hole-in-f1/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:39:24 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288613/haug-exit-caused-by-disappointing-results/ Mercedes sport supremo Norbert Haug revealed that the reason behind his sudden departure from Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, announced on Thursday, was caused mainly by the disappointing results of the Stuttgart marque’s Formula One team. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288613/haug-exit-caused-by-disappointing-results/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:33:37 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288583/haug-to-leave-mercedes-role-at-end-of-2012/ Following a 22-year career as the Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Norbert Haug will leave his role with the famous German marque at the end of 2012. By 'mutual agreement' with the board, his contract is set to expire later this month. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/288583/haug-to-leave-mercedes-role-at-end-of-2012/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:36:51 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/285807/norbert-haug-hails-departing-coulthard/ Norbert Haug has praised David Coulthard for his contribution to motorsport both on and off the race track. On Thursday, the Scot announced that – following this weekend’s DTM finale at Hockenheim – he will be ending his career as an active racing driver. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/285807/norbert-haug-hails-departing-coulthard/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:57:03 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278785/haug-drivers-make-the-difference-in-monaco/ Norbert Haug believes Mercedes stands a strong chance of a good result in Monte Carlo next weekend, not least due to Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg’s experience around the compact street circuit. The company is currently fifth in the Constructors’ Championship. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278785/haug-drivers-make-the-difference-in-monaco/ Sun, 20 May 2012 02:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278699/haug-muted-over-mercedes-concorde-talks/ Norbert Haug remains unable to comment on the situation involving Mercedes-Benz and the new Formula 1 Concorde Agreement. At present, the German car manufacturer is unhappy with some terms of the latest document, which binds all F1 teams with governing body the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone's FOM http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278699/haug-muted-over-mercedes-concorde-talks/ Tue, 15 May 2012 11:34:51 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/277283/57-years-on-a-tenth-mercedes-win/ Nico Rosberg’s Shanghai victory has ended a 57-year winning drought for Mercedes-Benz as a works manufacturer. The silver arrows, which last won at Monza with Juan Manuel Fangio in 1955, returned to Formula 1 in 2010 but until now had only achieved a trio of podium finishes with Rosberg during that season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/277283/57-years-on-a-tenth-mercedes-win/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/277190/mercedes-bosses-thrilled-with-front-row-lock-out/ Mercedes’ confidence in Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher paid off on Saturday, as the German duo stormed to front row grid positions for the Chinese Grand Prix. The former sealed a career-first Formula 1 pole position on his 111th attempt, whereas the latter sealed his best grid position since returning to the sport. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/277190/mercedes-bosses-thrilled-with-front-row-lock-out/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:36:53 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/275177/haug-against-customer-car-return/ Norbert Haug strongly believes customer cars should not return to Formula 1, stressing that each constructor has the right to fully design and build its own chassis. The Concorde Agreement currently bans such acts, but a new pact is now being discussed for 2013. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/275177/haug-against-customer-car-return/ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:23:45 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274826/haug-step-by-step-progress-for-mercedes/ Mercedes AMG will be making no sudden strides in 2012, but rather small and effective steps back to the top in Formula 1. That is according to Norbert Haug, the company's Vice President for Motorsport, who spoke with GPUpdate.net on Tuesday. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274826/haug-step-by-step-progress-for-mercedes/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:06:29 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1748/rosberg-haug-and-brawn-do-karaoke/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1748/rosberg-haug-and-brawn-do-karaoke/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272480/fota-is-absolutely-vital-says-haug/ Norbert Haug, Mercedes Motorsport Vice President, says the Formula One Teams Assocation (FOTA) is a necessity for the sport, making his feelings clear just days after front running outfits Ferrari and Red Bull requested to leave the organisation. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272480/fota-is-absolutely-vital-says-haug/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:59:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272467/mercedes-tweaks-name-for-2012-season/ Brackley-based Mercedes GP will race under a modified name next season, with performance brand AMG being added to the team’s official title. Now to be known as the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team, company Vice President Norbert Haug says the move further attaches the subsidiary to the Silver Arrows squad. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272467/mercedes-tweaks-name-for-2012-season/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:44:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/271161/haug-i-appreciate-rosberg-s-dedication/ Norbert Haug has publically shared his appreciation for the attitude of Nico Rosberg, with the 2005 GP2 Champion having re-signed with Mercedes GP for at least a further two Formula 1 seasons. Rosberg joined the Brackley-based outfit in 2010 and, to date, is the only driver to pick up podium finishes for the team. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/271161/haug-i-appreciate-rosberg-s-dedication/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:21:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270790/haug-results-are-satisfying-as-build-up-to-2012/ Norbert Haug, while admitting that a result such as fifth and sixth places in the Indian Grand Prix is by no means the target for Mercedes GP, does add that the improved form is promising as the Brackley-based team looks on to next season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270790/haug-results-are-satisfying-as-build-up-to-2012/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270172/ralf-schumacher-remains-in-dtm-for-2012/ It has been confirmed that former Jordan, Williams and Toyota driver Ralf Schumacher will remain in German touring car series DTM for the 2012 season, which will mark the German’s fifth campaign in the championship since departing Formula 1 after a final difficult season with Toyota in 2007. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270172/ralf-schumacher-remains-in-dtm-for-2012/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:27:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/269000/official-mercedes-appoints-willis-and-costa/ Mercedes GP has announced that Geoff Willis and Aldo Costa, former Technical Directors of HRT and Ferrari respectively, have now joined the Anglo-German outfit. Willis will assume the role of Head of Aerodynamics from 17 October as Costa starts in his position as Engineering Director on 1 December. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/269000/official-mercedes-appoints-willis-and-costa/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:15:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7597// http://www.gpupdate.net/en/photo-galleries/7597// Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:08:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262247/paffett-extends-mercedes-dtm-contract/ McLaren reserve driver Gary Paffett has extended his Mercedes DTM contract, confirming his long-term commitment to the German touring car championship. The Englishman, who clinched the title in 2005, is the first driver to be signed by the silver arrows prior to the introduction of the series’ new technical regulations next year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/262247/paffett-extends-mercedes-dtm-contract/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:40:00 +0100