By Philip Duncan, Press Association Sport
Published: 14:03 GMT, 19 February 2019 | Updated: 14:03 GMT, 19 February 2019
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Mercedes could pull the plug on Formula One if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, warned the chairman of UK motor racing's governing body David Richards.
Mercedes have enjoyed tremendous success in recent seasons and are this year bidding to win their sixth consecutive drivers' and constructors' titles.
Their star driver, Britain's five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, is entering the first season of his new £40million-a-year contract.
Mercedes could quit F1 in the event of a no-deal Brexit according to David Richards
Lewis Hamilton's team employ more than 1,000 staff at their base in Northamptonshire
The UK Motorsport chairman believes no-deal would put Mercedes in a tough position
However, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has described no-deal Brexit as a 'nightmare scenario' which could create the 'mother of all messes' for the sport.
Britain is due to leave the EU on March 29. Wolff also indicated that Mercedes might have to consider relocating their F1 operation, which is based in Northamptonshire and employs more than 1,000 staff.
Under the current Concorde Agreement, the world champions are committed to the sport for two further seasons.
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