How Sauber-Mercedes (briefly) Dominated Group C

Опубликовано: 06 Июнь 2026
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Group C Sportscar racing. A golden age for power, speed, and automotive innovation. But towards the end of Group C’s decade in the limelight, things began to change and not for the better. Mercedes, champions in 1989 with the rocket-ship Sauber C9 faced the challenge of not only defending their crown but navigating the toxic politics away from the track. This is the story of the Sauber Mercedes C11 and C291.

Written by: Fred Knight
Edited by: JD Minny ( @jdminny )

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