In 2004, Mercedes-Benz played a pivotal role in Formula 1 as the engine supplier for the McLaren team under the Mercedes-Ilmor partnership. While the season was dominated by Ferrari, Mercedes-powered McLaren cars showed interesting flashes of competitiveness, particularly with Kimi Räikkönen securing a win at the Belgian Grand Prix. Although reliability issues and performance gaps plagued much of their campaign, 2004 marked a key transitional period in laying the groundwork for Mercedes’ eventual rise as a dominant force in the hybrid era to come. A Rare MB F1 piece, Offered by Type Schrift and Ready to Ship!