Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team

On 24 July 2017, Mercedes announced that it would enter the FIA Formula E Championship in the 2019–20 season, and that it would leave the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) at the end of the 2018 season. Mercedes also announced that its new venture would be backed by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula One team.{{cite web|url=https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2018/05/mercedes-f1-team-to-support-mercedes-eq-formula-e-assault/|title=Mercedes F1 team to support Mercedes EQ Formula E assaut|date=18 May 2018|publisher=jamesallenonf1.com/|language=en|accessdate=15 February 2019|archive-date=16 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216153120/https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2018/05/mercedes-f1-team-to-support-mercedes-eq-formula-e-assault/|url-status=live}}

File:5 Stoffel Vandoorne at Lung Wo Rd, Man Yiu St (20190310161031).jpg qualified on pole at the 2019 Hong Kong ePrix.]]

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Mercedes unofficially entered Formula E a season ahead of their debut through their affiliation with HWA. On 9 May 2018, HWA confirmed that it will enter the 2018–19 season as a customer team, using powertrains from Venturi, who HWA had already been in partnership with regarding technical support.{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/hwa-confirms-season-five-entry-as-venturi-customer/|title=HWA Confirms Season Five Entry as Venturi Customer|last=Kilshaw|first=Jake|work=e-racing365|date=9 May 2018|accessdate=7 September 2019}} On 8 October 2018, the HWA Racelab team has been officially launched, revealing the car along with Gary Paffett as its first driver.{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/hwa-racelab-launched-paffett-to-drive/|title=HWA Racelab Launched; Paffett to Drive|last=Kilshaw|first=Jake|work=e-racing365|date=8 October 2018|accessdate=7 September 2019}} Stoffel Vandoorne was later confirmed as Paffett's teammate, moving straight to Formula E from his McLaren F1 drive that was coming to a close.{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/vandoorne-confirmed-at-hwa-racelab/|title=Vandoorne Confirmed at HWA Racelab|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=e-racing365|date=15 October 2018|accessdate=7 September 2019|archive-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401192602/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/vandoorne-confirmed-at-hwa-racelab/|url-status=live}}

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|text=We have always said that HWA is preparing the entry for Mercedes and we are running as an independent team. We have an independent drivetrain too, but of course we want to take away as much knowledge as we can to Brixworth, Brackley and Affalterbach. So we are trying to achieve the best for this season but mainly get the best platform to be competitive in Season Six.

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HWA had a very complicated start to the season, not scoring any points in its first four races. In the season's fifth race in Hong Kong, HWA surprised with their pace in wet conditions during the weekend, with Vandoorne even qualifying on pole, giving HWA its first three points in the championship. Paffett qualified fourth.{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/vandoorne-claims-first-formula-e-pole-in-hong-kong/|title=Vandoorne Claims First Formula E Pole in Hong Kong|last=Lloyd|first=Daniel|work=e-racing365|date=9 March 2019|accessdate=7 September 2019|archive-date=30 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330115657/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/vandoorne-claims-first-formula-e-pole-in-hong-kong/|url-status=live}} Vandoorne then retired from the race after a driveshaft failure, while Paffett finished eighth, which was HWA's first points finish. HWA then scored another points and first podium in Rome, where Vandoorne finished third. The car broke down immediately after the race due to another driveshaft failure.{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/vandoorne-had-to-nurse-driveshaft-issue-to-claim-first-podium/|title=Vandoorne Had to Nurse 'Driveshaft Issue' to Claim First Podium|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=e-racing365|date=15 April 2019|accessdate=7 September 2019|archive-date=17 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417165307/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/vandoorne-had-to-nurse-driveshaft-issue-to-claim-first-podium/|url-status=live}} Venturi's reliability improved in the second half of the season, giving HWA a better chance at good results. Vandoorne was a regular points scorer, but the car wasn't quick enough in races to compete for podiums.

HWA finished ninth in the Teams' Championship and scored 44 points in their one-off season (35 with Vandoorne, 9 with Paffett).

File:Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01 IAA 2019.jpg, the Silver Arrow 01 (pictured at IAA 2019) originally sported a silver livery before it was changed to black. Mercedes then brought back this color scheme with the Silver Arrow 02 car.]]

Mercedes' official debut, under the name of Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team, took place in November 2019 at the Diriyah ePrix, which is a double-header event. In a form of continuity, the team will utilize the groundwork laid by HWA, rather than completely reworking the team structure.{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/staff-continuity-likely-for-mercedes-eq/|title=Staff Continuity Likely for Mercedes EQ|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=e-racing365|date=12 March 2019|accessdate=7 September 2019|archive-date=21 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321164820/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/staff-continuity-likely-for-mercedes-eq/|url-status=live}} In addition to the established pairing of Paffett and Vandoorne,{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/mercedes-completes-two-day-varano-test/|title=Mercedes Completes Two-Day Varano Test|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=e-racing365|date=26 June 2019|accessdate=7 September 2019|archive-date=28 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628010955/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/mercedes-completes-two-day-varano-test/|url-status=live}} the team has also used Edoardo Mortara,{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/mercedes-benz-eq-completes-first-test/|title=Mercedes-Benz EQ Completes First Test|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=e-racing365|date=3 April 2019|accessdate=7 September 2019|archive-date=19 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219031432/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/mercedes-benz-eq-completes-first-test/|url-status=live}} Esteban Gutiérrez{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/mercedes-eq-to-test-esteban-gutierrez/|title=Mercedes EQ to Test Esteban Gutierrez|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=e-racing365|date=30 July 2019|accessdate=7 September 2019|archive-date=2 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802152821/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/mercedes-eq-to-test-esteban-gutierrez/|url-status=live}} and Nyck de Vries in pre-season testing.{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/de-vries-tests-for-mercedes-eq/|title=De Vries Tests for Mercedes EQ|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=e-racing365|date=14 August 2019|accessdate=7 September 2019|archive-date=30 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830144611/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/de-vries-tests-for-mercedes-eq/|url-status=live}}

Mercedes' first contender, dubbed the Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01, was unveiled in March 2019. It featured a 'teaser' black livery, resembling the HWA car already in competition. The car went on to appear at various events, in promotion of Mercedes' Formula E entry, including the 89th Geneva International Motor Show.{{cite web|url=https://www.geek.com/news/mercedes-benz-debuts-its-first-eq-silver-arrow-01-formula-e-racecar-1777023/|title=Mercedes-Benz Debuts Its First EQ Silver Arrow 01 Formula-E Racecar|last=Scarano|first=Genevieve|work=Geek.com|date=3 March 2019|accessdate=8 September 2019|archive-date=5 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190305041157/https://www.geek.com/news/mercedes-benz-debuts-its-first-eq-silver-arrow-01-formula-e-racecar-1777023/|url-status=live}} In September 2019, the team announced it had signed Danish wind power company Vestas as a principal partner.{{cite press release|url=http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/09/1912500/0/en/Vestas-to-be-Principal-Partner-of-the-Mercedes-Benz-EQ-Formula-E-Team.html|title=Vestas to be Principal Partner of the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team|date=9 September 2019|accessdate=9 September 2019|archive-date=20 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320015732/https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/09/1912500/0/en/Vestas-to-be-Principal-Partner-of-the-Mercedes-Benz-EQ-Formula-E-Team.html|url-status=live}} On 11 September, Mercedes revealed the definitive look of their car (now incorporating metallic silver), along with their new team principal and drivers. Stoffel Vandoorne will continue with team, becoming their 1st driver, but he will be partnering with the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Champion Nyck de Vries. The team will be managed by Ian James.{{cite news|last1=Kalinauckas|first1=Alex|title=Mercedes signs Vandoorne, de Vries for debut FE season|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/mercedes-debut-vandoorne-de-vries/4539057/|accessdate=11 September 2019|date=11 September 2019|work=motorsport.com|archive-date=12 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190912200805/https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/mercedes-debut-vandoorne-de-vries/4539057/|url-status=live}} In October, it was announced that the team will supply its new powertrain to Venturi Racing, reversing the manufacturer-customer relationship in the favor of Mercedes.{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/venturi-switches-to-customer-status-with-mercedes/|title=Venturi Switches to Customer Status With Mercedes|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=e-racing365|date=3 October 2019|accessdate=3 October 2019|archive-date=3 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003211102/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/venturi-switches-to-customer-status-with-mercedes/|url-status=live}}

In pre-season testing, which was held at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Mercedes were the second slowest team in overall classification, only outpacing NIO 333.{{Cite web|url=http://fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com/Results/05_2019-20/00_Valencia%20Testing/ABB%20FIA%20Formula%20E%20Championship/201910181700_Overall/90_Classification_Overall.PDF|title=Valencia Testing - Overall Classification|publisher=FIA Formula E|date=18 October 2019|accessdate=2 November 2019|archive-date=18 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018154325/http://fiaformulae.alkamelsystems.com/Results/05_2019-20/00_Valencia%20Testing/ABB%20FIA%20Formula%20E%20Championship/201910181700_Overall/90_Classification_Overall.PDF|url-status=live}} Vandoorne, however, won one of the two simulation races that were held during the week.{{cite web|url=https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/vandoorne-first-in-trial-race-frijns-sets-fastest-lap/|title=Vandoorne First in Trial Race; Frijns Sets Fastest Lap|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=e-racing365|date=16 October 2019|accessdate=2 November 2019|archive-date=16 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016155359/https://e-racing365.com/formula-e/vandoorne-first-in-trial-race-frijns-sets-fastest-lap/|url-status=live}} Felipe Massa from Venturi was the fastest Mercedes-powered driver of the week, finishing twelfth in the overall classification. On 15 November, the team confirmed Gutiérrez to join Paffett as a second reserve and development driver.{{cite news|last1=Kalinauckas|first1=Alex|title=Mercedes names Gutierrez as FE reserve driver|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/gutierrez-mercedes-development-driver-reserve/4597460/|accessdate=15 November 2019|date=15 November 2019|work=motorsport.com|archive-date=15 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115170137/https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/gutierrez-mercedes-development-driver-reserve/4597460/|url-status=live}}

In July 2020, prior the season resuming after the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercedes brought back and updated the pre-season black livery to unify it with the design used on the F1 W11 EQ Performance car.{{cite news|title=Mercedes Formula E team switches to black livery too|url=https://the-race.com/formula-e/mercedes-formula-e-team-switches-to-black-livery-too/|first=Sam|last=Smith|accessdate=2 August 2020|work=The Race|date=29 July 2020|archive-date=1 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201211410/https://the-race.com/formula-e/mercedes-formula-e-team-switches-to-black-livery-too/|url-status=live}} The drivers also wore black racing overalls.

The team completed the 2019–20 season with their maiden victory in the final race at Berlin with a one-two finish (Vandoorne won the race and De Vries got his first podium in second).{{cite news|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/vandoorne-mercedes-berlin-eprix-final/4855544|last=Kew|first=Matt|title=Berlin E-Prix: Vandoorne heads Mercedes 1-2 in season finale|date=13 August 2020|accessdate=16 August 2020|archive-date=15 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115185818/https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/vandoorne-mercedes-berlin-eprix-finale/4855544/|url-status=live}} Vandoorne finished the season ranking second in the Drivers' Championship, while Mercedes finished third in the Teams' Championship.{{cite news|url=https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/151353/vandoorne-takes-first-mercedes-fe-win-in-finale|last=Kew|first=Matt|title=Berlin E-Prix VI: Vandoorne gives Mercedes first Formula E win in finale|date=13 August 2020|accessdate=15 August 2020|archive-date=13 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813183152/https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/151353/vandoorne-takes-first-mercedes-fe-win-in-finale|url-status=live}}

On 29 October 2020, Mercedes revealed the new Silver Arrow 02 car, which returned to the traditional silver livery. Vandoorne and de Vries were confirmed as the driver lineup on the same occasion.{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/mercedes-vandoorne-de-vries-2021/4900788/|title=Mercedes drops all-black livery for 2021 Formula E season|last=Kew|first=Matt|work=Motorsport.com|publisher=Motorsport Network|date=29 October 2020|accessdate=5 November 2020|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101015131/https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/mercedes-vandoorne-de-vries-2021/4900788/|url-status=live}} The development testing was handled in conjunction with Venturi Racing, who enter their second year as a Mercedes customer team.{{cite web|url=https://the-race.com/formula-e/mercedes-gives-venturi-extra-formula-e-testing/|title=Mercedes gives Venturi extra Formula E testing|last=Smith|first=Sam|work=The Race|date=5 November 2020|accessdate=5 November 2020|archive-date=19 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119200804/https://the-race.com/formula-e/mercedes-gives-venturi-extra-formula-e-testing/|url-status=live}} In 2021, the team underwent a slight rebrand, now going by the name Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team.{{cite web|url=https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/eq-formulae/we-race-the-city/season/season-2-about-to-get-underway/|title=Season 2 about to get underway|publisher=Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team|accessdate=24 February 2021|archive-date=20 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320101221/https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/eq-formulae/we-race-the-city/season/season-2-about-to-get-underway/|url-status=live}} At the 2021 Diriyah ePrix, De Vries took his first Formula E win and the second win for Mercedes. Three races later, at the 2021 Rome ePrix, Stoffel Vandoorne took his second Formula E victory. On 15 August, it was reported that Mercedes would quit the championship after the 2021–22 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/mercedes-daimler-quit-fe-gen3-era/6648187/amp/|title=Mercedes set to quit Formula E ahead of Gen3 era|last=Kew|first=Matt|work=Motorsport.com|accessdate=15 August 2021|archive-date=15 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815094214/https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/mercedes-daimler-quit-fe-gen3-era/6648187/amp/|url-status=live}}

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For their final season in Formula E, Mercedes-EQ retained Vandoorne and De Vries as their drivers. They would win the opening ePrix in Diriyah, with De Vries 1st and Vandoorne 2nd.{{cite web|url=https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/january/diriyah-round-1-report|title=REIGNING CHAMPION DE VRIES HEADS MERCEDES-EQ ONE-TWO IN DIRIYAH OPENER|date=28 January 2022 |publisher=FIA Formula E|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=12 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612155703/https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/january/diriyah-round-1-report|url-status=live}} Vandoorne would go on to win the Monaco ePrix.{{cite web|url=https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/april/monaco-e-prix-round-6-report|title=VANDOORNE MASTERS MONACO TO TAKE STANDINGS LEAD WITH ROUND 6 WIN|date=30 April 2022 |publisher=FIA Formula E|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=18 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818092638/https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/april/monaco-e-prix-round-6-report|url-status=live}} In Berlin, De Vries won race 2 whilst Vandoorne collected 3rd place in both races.{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2022-berlin-eprix/|title=2022 Berlin ePrix|publisher=Motorsport Magazine|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=18 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818092232/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2022-berlin-eprix/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/may/vandoorne-post-berlin-standings-lead|title=VANDOORNE: 'WE'VE GOT TO KEEP SCORING... IT'S SO CLOSE AT THE MOMENT'|date=18 May 2022 |publisher=FIA Formula E|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=18 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818092232/https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/may/vandoorne-post-berlin-standings-lead|url-status=live}}

After securing consistent points throughout the remaining rounds, and suffering no retirements during the entire season, Stoffel Vandoorne would win the 2021-22 Formula E World Championship, finishing 33 points ahead of Mitch Evans' Jaguar.{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/formula-one/vandoorne-2022-formula-e-b1018506.html|title=Stoffel Vandoorne wins 2022 Formula E title despite only winning one race all season|date=14 August 2022 |publisher=London Evening Standard|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=18 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818092638/https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/formula-one/vandoorne-2022-formula-e-b1018506.html|url-status=live}} Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team were also crowned 2021-22 Teams Champion.{{cite web|url=https://the-race.com/formula-e/vandoorne-claims-formula-e-world-title-in-mercedes-last-race/|title=VANDOORNE CLAIMS FORMULA E WORLD TITLE IN MERCEDES' LAST RACE|date=14 August 2022 |publisher=The Race|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=14 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814171320/https://the-race.com/formula-e/vandoorne-claims-formula-e-world-title-in-mercedes-last-race/|url-status=live}}

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