Adidas will enter Formula One as kit suppliers to the Mercedes Formula One team in a multi-year partnership announced on Tuesday for the new post-Lewis Hamilton era.

German apparel and footwear brand Adidas will enter Formula One as kit suppliers to the Mercedes Formula One team in a multi-year partnership announced on Tuesday for the new post-Lewis Hamilton era.

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Mercedes has confirmed Adidas as an official team partner with the fashion brand signing a multi-year deal to provide kit for the entire squad. The announcement has been expected for some time since leaked images of Adidas-branded Mercedes clothing were spotted last year.

Mercedes has announced an exclusive team wear deal with Adidas, as the German brand will supply team wear for The Silver Arrows. It will be the first time that Adidas has been involved in the realm of Formula 1,

The move sees Adidas, which is valued at $44.40 billion, move into F1 for the first time and comes as the latest stage of the post-Lewis Hamilton era. Mercedes announce Adidas as