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Mercedes have been granted approval to increase the size of their Brackley HQ, BBC report.
Toto Wolff’s F1 team has requested to relocate the entrance of their base in Brackley to a nearby cul-de-sac, despite opposition from local companies concerned about increased traffic. The council, however, approved the request, citing significant economic benefits for the area. Mercedes plans to expand their workforce in Brackley from 1,400 to 1,900 employees over the next five years. The team hopes that investing in facilities and personnel will improve the performance of drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. The upcoming 2024 F1 car, the W15, is expected to address Hamilton’s concerns by moving the seat position further back. Despite facing competition from Red Bull, McLaren, Aston Martin, and Ferrari, Mercedes aims to regain their winning form in the upcoming season.
