"Imagine the risk to all Mercedes drivers worldwide if even a very small bottle with alcohol content cannot be left in the car."

One Mercedes driver gave only a shameless grin, while another candidly explained that he was "running a little late."

Ahmed asked the Mercedes driver to open the hood and trunk and step out of the car.

The automatic transmission - Mercedes drivers don't shift - is about as good as automatics get.

Flashlights flared briefly as someone checked the identities of the Mercedes driver and occupants.

Otherwise you are pampered like only a Mercedes driver can be.

After a shaky start he drove superbly - often better than the Mercedes drivers - yet he's been cast aside.

The police and others speculate that the Mercedes driver may have tried to outrun the pursuing photographers.

Finishing third his first season, he has since been a regular Mercedes driver.

Mercedes driver reveals for the first time since returning to Formula One that he is no longer enjoying racing.