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Mercedes pays tribute to motorsport legend Hans Herrmann
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10/01/2026 at 09:2109/01/2026 at 22:56 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The flags at Mercedes-Benz have been lowered to half-mast as the racing community mourns the loss of a true titan of the golden era. Hans Herrmann, the last surviving member of the legendary 1950s Silver Arrows Formula 1 team, has passed away at the age of 97. The German legend’s departure marks the end of a living link to a time when racing was defined by raw courage, heavy chrome, and the indomitable spirit of men who defied the odds. Herrmann’s journey began not in a garage, but in a bakery; he was a trained confectioner who traded the warmth of the oven for the heat of the...
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