Mercedes reveal one-off livery for German GP

Mercedes will run a special livery for the German Grand Prix as the Silver Arrows celebrate 125 years in motorsport.

The Hockenheim race will also represent Mercedes' 200th start in Formula 1, leaving the team's home race as something to celebrate.

And team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that the team will mark the milestones with a special car design.

He said: "This year's race is a very special event: we're the title sponsor of the Mercedes-Benz Großer Preis von Deutschland and the race will mark the 200th start for Mercedes in Formula 1.

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Giving our channels the vintage feel as we celebrate #Motorsport125 at the #GermanGP!! pic.twitter.com/zGxVQLWIYZ

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"We will also celebrate a remarkable anniversary in Hockenheim: 125 years of motorsport.

In 1894, the world's first car race was held from Paris to Rouen and the winning machine had at its heart an engine manufactured to the design of Gottlieb Daimler.

"It was the start of a great motorsport tradition that continues to this day and we are incredibly proud to write the next chapter in this legacy. We will run a commemorative livery to pay tribute to our heritage."

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