Mercedes-Benz took part in the world championship in 1954 and 1955, but despite being successful with two championship titles for Juan-Manuel Fangio, the company left the sport after just two seasons.
Mercedes-Benz participou no campionato do mundo en 1954 e 1955, pero malia ter éxito con dous títulos do campionato para Juan-Manuel Fangio, a compañía deixou o deporte logo de só dúas tempadas.