Norbert Haug on bringing Mercedes back into F1, buying Brawn GP and more
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This week\\u2019s guest, Norbert Haug, held one of the most influential jobs in motorsport for more than 20 years. As the boss of Mercedes-Benz motorsport, he oversaw all of the company\\u2019s racing activities \\u2013 indeed it was him who decided to return the Silver Arrows to F1 as an engine supplier in 1993. Once back, Mercedes enjoyed great success in partnership with McLaren \\u2013 and Haug has great anecdotes to tell about Mika Hakkinen, David Coulthard, Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton. He also opens up on his role in Michael Schumacher\\u2019s career, and Mercedes\\u2019 decision to buy Brawn GP at the end of 2009, setting them on the path to their recent glory as a fully-fledged works team\\u2026
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