Lightning-fast: The Benz 200 PS record car from 1909 becomes a world star. Winner Christian Lautenschlager has to undertake a total of 22 tyre changes during the race on the strenuous circuit. Home and hosed: The 1908 French Grand Prix is won by a Mercedes 140 PS in front of two racing cars by Benz. Racing driver Camille Jenatzy wins the fourth Gordon Bennett race (1903) with the Mercedes 60 PS, Fritz Erle wins the third Herkomer Race (1907) and the first Prinz-Heinrich-Fahrt (1908) with a Benz. Publisher, artist and prince: The most important founders of car competitions at the start of the 20th century include publisher James Gordon-Bennett, painter Hubert von Herkomer and Prince Henry of Prussia. It characterises automotive development and serves as an example for the entire industry. The vehicle is a milestone in innovative history and is considered as the first modern car. The era of Mércèdes: In 1901, Emil Jellinek dominates at the Nice Week with the Mercedes 35 PS. And so the 125-year history of motorsport at Mercedes-Benz begins. Two vehicles share first place – both have licence-built Daimler engines. Big Bang: In 1894, the first car competition in history takes place in France, from Paris to Rouen.
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