Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is the official Formula One team of Mercedes-AMG, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz. Based in the United Kingdom, the team operates from Technology Centres in Brackley and Brixworth, employing over 1,000 specialists dedicated to designing, developing, and racing high-performance Formula One cars. Since its entry into the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2010, the team has established itself as a dominant force in the sport.
The team's history includes a lineage that traces back to Tyrrell Racing and has evolved through various iterations, including Brawn GP, which won both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships in 2009. Mercedes-Benz has a rich F1 heritage, with its modern era marked by significant success, including eight consecutive Constructors' Championships from 2014 to 2021. The team is known for its innovative turbo-hybrid power units and advanced aerodynamics, consistently pushing the boundaries of performance in over 20 global races each season. Key personnel include Team Principal Toto Wolff and Technical Director James Allison, with drivers like George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli representing the team on the track.