Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Mercedes in Motorsport

This week (May 29) marks the 30th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz’s victory at the 1994 Indianapolis 500.

The famous race at Indy was won by Team Penske and its Mercedes-Benz 500I engine, designed and built by Ilmor specifically for one of the world’s most famous motor racing events.

To celebrate, we are looking back at Mercedes’ rich motorsport history outside of F1. As ever, let us know how you do by interacting with our post on socials!

Question 1

Q: Who took the Mercedes-powered Penske to victory at Indianapolis in 1994?

Question 2

Q: Which F1 world champion was also part of the Penske-Mercedes line-up that year?

Question 3

Q: Mercedes had a strong presence at Le Mans in the 1980s and 90s with its Sauber-built chassis, winning the race in 1989 with the C9. Which F1 world champion finished fifth with the C11 in 1991?

Question 4

Q: Which of these endurance races has Mercedes achieved the most overall victories at?

Question 5

Q: Which other two German manufacturers competed alongside Mercedes in the DTM (German Touring Car Championship) between 2000 and 2005?

Question 6

Q: Which of these ex-F1 drivers never raced for Mercedes in the DTM?

Question 7

Q: Which female racing driver competed in 72 DTM races for Mercedes between 2006 and 2012?

Test Your Knowledge of Mercedes-Benz in F1

Question 8

Q: Mercedes claimed back-to-back Formula E World Championship titles in 2021 and 2022, with which two drivers?

Question 9

Q: Lewis won the 2005 F3 Euro Series title powered by a Mercedes engine. How many of the 20 races did he win?

Question 10

Q: In what year did Mercedes first run as the official F1 Safety Car?

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