Why can't Mercedes think of coming back to Le Mans??

[hannaz]

During the latest interview by Auto Motor und Sport, Mercedes-AMG F1 team boss Toto Wolff joked on their endurance to Le Mans. On a serious note why can't Mercedes think of its coming back to the more challenging Le Mans race. With their grand success in Formula 1 last season, they have proven their upper hand on technology as well as the dynamics to build a perfect Formula 1 race car. Having a few victories in hand in Le Mans in past years Mercedes can really have an eye on the race where lot of new entries are being made by the manufactures like the Nissan other than Audi, Porsche, Toyota etc. More over according to the recent statement from Mercedes-AMG head Mr. Tobias Moers, the brand is planning to develop an hyper-car to compete with that of La'Ferrari, 918 and P1, Le Mans could be a great opportunity to break ground to come back to this segment by proving their machine on track with its competitors.

The rendering above made by Minb Yung Yoon being published by Carbodydesign.com (http://www.carbodydesign.com/image/60273/) could be his artistic thought, but I believe Mercedes-AMG is capable enough to make a much more striking and perfect champion in their studio.

Interview of Auto Motor und Sport: http://www.worldcarfans.com/115020288176/day-of-contrasts-marks-start-of-test-season

 

[Deleted member 25]

Why would they go there, they are winning in F1.

 

[klier]

Why would they go there, they are winning in F1.

Mercedes is the brand that does everything, so I fully see this happening.

 

[Deleted member 25]

I think that DTM+F1+LeMans is too much cash to spend.

 

[klier]

I think that DTM+F1+LeMans is too much cash to spend.

Well if MB chooses to enter they obviously think not.

 

[Wunderkind]

I think Mercedes will only consider other racing categories once they go back to their winning ways in DTM.

Le Mans has not been kind to Mercedes. There was the big accident in the 1950's that resulted in the death and injury of numerous spectators, and more recently, there was the chitty chitty bang bang flying CLK-LM.

Le Mans is a lot of work for one single race, but who knows.

 

[martinbo]

The sole reason for any manufacturer to enter motorsport is not to compete but to generate brand visibility through competition and, preferably, winning.
Mercedes Benz's investment in Formula One must surely be of such a magnitude that there is no business case for entering Le Mans.

 

[DjordjeC63]

there was the chitty chitty bang bang flying CLK-LM.

That was CLR.

 

[KiwiRob]

I'd be more interested in seeing the A class in the WRC than Mercedes having a go at LeMans.