In the spring, Mercedes planned a major redevelopment of the Brackley base, investing £70 million to create a “silicon valley” style building complex, and has now begun implementation of this plan.
Mike Eliot, technical director: “Competitiveness in Formula 1 is determined by whether you can learn faster than your competitors. And if you learn faster, you get an advantage on the track.
We have a very good team of specialists, they all think about how to take the next step. There is an old principle: if you stand still, go back, because the pace of development in modern Formula 1 is incredibly fast.
During our briefings, we talk not only about what should be done with the car, but also about the future development of technology, about what solutions we would like to use in the future, if the opportunity arises.
Formula 1 is a kind of step forward in time. We have grown with her and the ability to build a separate building for marketing, a dedicated gym and wellness area for employees will already be a step forward, while at the same time giving our engineers better opportunities for briefings and conferences. These may all seem like small things, but if you think your most important asset is people, then you need to provide them with the best working conditions.
Source: F1 News
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