Mercedes-Benz return to Formula One 1954 - Michl Technik

This year saw a Mercedes team return to Formula One Grand Prix racing for the first time in more than five decades, and to mark this Duke is releasing Mercedes-Benz Return to Formula One 1954.

The DVD features the rarely seen black and white archive film Pioneers of Progress, charting the story of how Mercedes returned to Grand Prix after an absence of 15 years and immediately dominated the sport.

This unique film is from the BP Video Library, and this DVD is part of a series of releases from this extensive archive. Each title stands alone, but many enthusiasts will wish to collect the entire BP Video Library collection
Action-packed footage from six GPs, access to the Mercedes factory, a look behind the scenes and more. Among the stars featured are Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Mike Hawthorn, Alberto Ascari, Karl Kling, Hans Hermann, Herman Lang and Jose Froilan Gonzales

This is no dry documentary with talking heads. It is actionpacked period race footage with original commentary which captures the drama and excitement of some truly incredible wheel-to-wheel racing, as well as capturing an important piece of F1 history

The much-hyped return of Mercedes in 2010, with Michael Schumacher, creates a heightened interest in the marquee and its involvement in the sport

Review copies have been requested and dispatched to leading publications, including Autosport, Classic and Sports Car, The Daily Telegraph, Octane and Motorsport

The release will be accompanied by a PR campaign targeting specialist titles, national newspapers and more than 100 other proven media contactsr