Mercedes support essential for new Brawn GP teamSTUTTGART - Mercedes motorsport director Norbert Haug said the reason why the German car giant is supplying the new Brawn GP Formula One team is to ensure the same number of cars compete in 2009 as in the last season. Mercedes launches armoured E-ClassSTUTTGART - The world is a dangerous place and to minimise the risk for politicians and captains of industry, Mercedes-Benz is offering an armour-plated version of the sleek new E-Class saloon. FIA boss Mosley calls for F1 budget limitSTUTTGART - World motorsport supremo Max Mosley favours an identical budget for all Formula One teams. Volkswagen shares up after Porsche takes majority stakeSTUTTGART - Volkswagen (VW) shares rose sharply Tuesday, a day after sports carmaker Porsche announced it had acquired a majority stake in its German rival. |