MERCEDES AMG HIGH PERFORMANCE POWERTRAINS
Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains are based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire where our highly talented and ambitious team of over 1000 people are responsible for the design, manufacture, testing and racing of Formula 1 power units enjoying enormous success with our partner team Mercedes AMG F1 and customer teams. Additionally, we have our pioneering Advanced Technologies team who transfer F1 technologies and know-how into high performance automotive projects and products such as the Mercedes AMG Project One and the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.
1984
The roots of our business stretch back to 1984 and the foundation of Ilmor Engineering.
1995
Our team based in Brixworth Northamptonshire have been responsible for the design and development of every single Formula One engine to wear the Mercedes Benz badge.
2002
Renamed Mercedes-Ilmnor Ltd
2005
Became a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, operating under the name of Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines – later switching to High Performance Powertrains.