Automakers have consistently relied on racing-inspired developments to enhance the performance, efficiency, and marketability of their consumer-market cars. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Toyota Camry are among NASCAR’s most successful models, and both have also enjoyed long production runs as street-legal cars. Formula 1 has traditionally made international stars of its top drivers, and the automakers that compete for that championship are among the world’s elite. Mercedes has been the most recently dominant works team, winning a record eight straight
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