The Mercedes team wished fans a Merry Christmas.

      On Christmas Eve the Mercedes team congratulated fans on social media...

      "The Mercedes team and all our staff wish all fans a Merry Christmas. At the end of the year we want to thank you for being with us throughout the season. Your support, energy and enthusiasm are very important to every member of the team.

      With the changes in Formula 1 and the many events that await us in January before the start of the new season, we look forward to sharing good news with you and to returning to the track.

      On behalf of all members of the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team we wish you a Merry Christmas and a great start to the new year," Mercedes' press office wrote.