The German carmaker chose to promote its 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system in a funny way through a commercial called “Sunday driver.” And it all begins with 2-time F1 champion Mika Hakkinen at the wheel of his E-Klasse Station Wagon, driving calmly in the mountains.
At one point, the Finn tries to pass a classic SL-Klasse, but the curvy road – as well as the slow driver in front of him and – doesn't allow him to do that. In the end, he manages to pass the car, who is driven by none other than 7-time world champion Michael Schumacher. At this point, Hakkinen goes “Aham, I knew it, Sunday driver!”
However, for those of you who think we have spoiled all the fun, take a better look at the commercial for yourselves, as you will find out how the good-looking female driver falls into the whole Mercedes-Benz 4Matic equation.
Needless to say, most of you diehard racing fans watching this commercial are probably thinking of the best overtaking maneuver in the recent history of Formula One – that would be out personal take on it, of course – during the 2000 Belgian Grand Prix, at Spa-Francorchamps. Just in case some of you are having a hard time remembering it, we'll add a video to the news taking you back more than a decade ago. It's no Mercedes-Benz commercial, but trust us, it's worth every second of it.
Spa-Francorchamps, 2000 Belgian Grand Prix - Schumacher vs Hakkinen
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