Williams defended their young and inexperienced Formula One drivers
Russian Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton might cover the distance in a matter of minutes but it has taken more than half a century for Mercedes to add their names to the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Williams.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
Germany's Nico Rosberg won a dramatic British Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday after one of several explosive tyre failures scuppered team mate Lewis Hamilton's hopes of home victory.
Lewis Hamilton took his fourth pole position in a row for Mercedes on Saturday after a rain-hit qualifying session at the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone could have 22 races jostling for a slot next season but teams have made clear they want the calendar limited to 20.
Formula One has lost another of its principals.