It said Mercedes would miss out on a boardroom place despite its large investment as an engine manufacturer in the past two decades , while rival teams Red Bull , Ferrari and McLaren would all be given representation by F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone . This year is shaping up to be the most open in F1 history with only one different race winners . Mercedes ' Michael Schumacher says team is in strong position to take advantage . Middle Eastern tells Mercedes that improvements to car and open season could be perfect conditions . CNN downplays reports that the company may quit F1 in the near future .
This year is shaping up to be the most open in F1 history with only one different race winners . Mercedes ' Michael Schumacher says team is in strong position to take advantage . Middle Eastern tells Mercedes that improvements to car and open season could be perfect conditions . CNN downplays reports that the company may quit F1 in the near future .