u/LegionWolf

Obviously, no German F1 fan is obligated to root for any team just because it’s a German brand, but with the second half of the season about to start (meaning Audi is getting a bit more established in the championship and gradually leaving Sauber behind), I’m curious to know how these teams are perceived by fans and the media (I don't speak German, sorry!).

​There are some older posts here, from about 6 years ago, where people mentioned that Mercedes was seen more as a British team. But now with Audi (which is based in Switzerland, true), has anything changed? Is Audi also seen as Swiss rather than German?

Cheers everyone!

Update: Before making the post, I was quite aware that the current Mercedes team is pretty much the latest version of the Tyrrell team, that started in 1970 (then BAR, Honda and Brawn). The same way that their PU factory was Ilmor (which started building engines for Sauber then McLaren, in the 90s), all located in the "British motorvalley".

Also aware that Audi was Sauber, that is why I mentioned if they are considered Swiss. All the best, everybody!

I was cracking up 🤣

I think I would of gone back for the hat

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So unlucky, the lightest touch breaking suspension

During reconnaissance lap 😭

P11 and P12