George Russell's victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was more than just a podium finish. A historic milestone was etched in Baku: Mercedes officially became the most successful engine manufacturer in Formula 1 history, overtaking Ferrari, who had held the record since 2004.
This is a changing of the guard. For two decades, Ferrari led the way in engine wins. However, Mercedes' dominance in the hybrid era and beyond has shifted the landscape. Russell's win in Baku marked the 252nd victory for a Mercedes engine, one ahead of Ferrari, which remains at 251.
The history of this pursuit is fascinating. Ferrari first took the record from Ford Cosworth in 2004, when Michael Schumacher won the British GP on July 11 that year. At that time, Mercedes had only 42 engine wins. Since then, Mercedes has added 210 victories, while Ferrari has only added 74. These numbers highlight Mercedes' remarkable dominance over the past two decades.
What makes this moment even more symbolic is that it happened in the 2026 season, when the role of the power unit is once again under the spotlight. Engine performance has become a key differentiator on track, and Mercedes seems to have done a better job in Brixworth than Ferrari in Maranello. It's like a stamp of approval for their hard work.
There is some confusion in certain statistics that still list Mercedes at 251. The reason is Sergio Perez's win at the 2020 Sakhir GP, which was recorded as using a 'BWT Mercedes' engine due to sponsorship. However, technically it was still a Mercedes engine, so the change at the top is already valid.
For Russell, this win also provides a morale boost after an up-and-down season. He is now in a close battle with Kimi Antonelli for the championship. But above all, this achievement is clear proof of Mercedes' superiority in modern F1.
Ferrari will not take this lying down. They have the resources and history to reclaim this record. But for now, Mercedes can be proud. The sorpasso has happened, and a new history has been written.
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