Mercedes: when the three-pointed star becomes culture

Step into the world of Mercedes, where the most demanding German engineering meets streetwear, motorsport and collector culture. In the space of a few seasons, the three-pointed star has gone from a simple automotive emblem to a genuine cultural signature: today you will find it on paddock jackets by adidas, on Y-3 driver jerseys designed by Yohji Yamamoto, on racing sneakers built with Bad Bunny, and just as easily on BAPE camo Hot Wheels castings and collector-grade LEGO Technic sets. MTHOR curates the most sought-after pieces of that ecosystem for you: the ones that tell a story, the ones that resell, the ones that become impossible to find six months after release. Every reference in this collection is authenticated by our team of experts before it ships, whether it is a garment, a pair or a sealed collectible.

The story of an icon: from the 300 SL Gullwing to the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

It all begins in February 1954, in New York. At the International Motor Sports Show, Mercedes-Benz unveils the 300 SL, instantly and universally nicknamed the Gullwing for its upward-opening doors — a constraint imposed by its tubular spaceframe that accidentally became one of the most copied design gestures of the 20^th century. The first production car with direct petrol injection, the 300 SL was also, on release, the fastest production car in the world. It locked in the brand's DNA for good: performance as a consequence of engineering, never as a marketing argument.

Half a century later, that DNA changed scale. Between 2014 and 2021, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team dominated Formula 1 with eight consecutive constructors' titles, a run with no equivalent in motorsport history. The Silver Arrow became a winning machine — and, inevitably, an object of desire. Paddock caps started being worn in the street, team softshells changed hands on the resale market, and the line between teamwear and streetwear disappeared.

The decisive shift came in January 2025, when adidas announced a multi-year partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and became its official kit supplier. For the first time, a Formula 1 team was dressed by a house that speaks the language of streetwear, drops and collaborations fluently. Grand Prix capsules followed, then the Y-3 collections and, in November 2025, the most talked-about project of them all: Bad Bunny, announced as an official team member after driving a Mercedes F1 car across the Dos Hermanos bridge in San Juan on 2 August 2025 — the first time Formula 1 had put wheels down in Puerto Rico.

adidas x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS: anatomy of a fashion and motorsport crossover

The beating heart of this collection is the meeting of three kinds of expertise. adidas brings drop culture and footwear know-how. Mercedes-AMG brings technical credibility and paddock imagery. The guest designers — Yohji Yamamoto for Y-3, Bad Bunny for the Adiracer line — bring the point of view.

The Bad Bunny x adidas x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 collection, revealed in late October 2025 and delivered in November, is built around a brand-new silhouette: the Adiracer GT, a modern take on the vintage driving shoe, set on a structural exoskeleton and trimmed in refined suede. Orbiting around it are a racing jacket, a zip-up track top with a built-in balaclava, a race pant, a t-shirt and racing gloves. The graphic thread running through it: brutal typography, team badges and a "94" motif that plays on race numbers and on the artist's birth year at the same time. The wardrobe is deliberately dark, worn-in, "weathered by the track".

With Y-3, the logic runs the other way: the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS driver jerseys take the technical codes of a race driver's top — close-to-body cut, breathable fabrics, logo placement — and treat them with Yohji Yamamoto's monochrome rigour. Three concrete benefits for anyone buying these pieces: technical construction genuinely derived from the sport, a limited run by design (F1 capsules follow the Grand Prix calendar and are never reissued), and desirability that outlives the season, carried by the power of the Mercedes archive.

The signature pieces of the Mercedes collection

This collection brings together four complementary families, all of them marked by the star.

The F1 wardrobe. The adidas x Bad Bunny x Mercedes-AMG F1 Racing Jacket Grey, the centrepiece of the drop, alongside the Racing Zip Up Balaclava Track Top Grey, the Race Pant Grey and the T-Shirt Black. Next to them, the adidas x Y-3 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Driver Jersey Black, in both versions, for anyone who prefers the most stripped-back reading of the subject.

The sneakers. The adidas Adiracer GT Bad Bunny x Mercedes-AMG Branch Sand, the project's signature silhouette, and the adidas Adizero Evo SL Mercedes-AMG Black Lucid Red, which applies the team's palette to one of the most sought-after running soles of the moment.

Premium Hot Wheels. The playground of adult collectors: the Hot Wheels x BAPE 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Camo, which dresses the Gullwing in the most recognisable camouflage in Japanese streetwear; the Hot Wheels x Mercedes-Benz Project G-Class Past II Future designed by NIGO, the BAPE founder's reinterpretation of the G-Class; the Hot Wheels RLC Mercedes-AMG G 63 4x4², reserved for Red Line Club members; the HWC Special Edition '55 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL; and the Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Building Set.

The LEGO sets. The LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance 42171 (1,642 pieces, released in 2024), a replica of the hybrid-era single-seater; the LEGO Technic Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line 42177; the two historic licensed Technic references, Unimog U 400 8110 and Arocs 3245 42043; and the LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team 75883, now hard to find sealed.

Why buy your Mercedes piece from MTHOR

MTHOR Shop specialises in selling authenticated pieces. Every item in our Mercedes collection goes through a strict inspection carried out by our team of experts: we check the consistency of the box and the size label, the material, the smell, the stitching, the shape and the sole on sneakers, along with the laces and the accessories. On apparel, we verify the inner labels, the quality of the embroidery and the accuracy of the team badges. On Hot Wheels and LEGO collectibles, we check the integrity of the blister or the sealed box, the printed reference and the presence of the original inserts. For the most demanding checks, we rely on specialist tools such as a UV lamp or a microscope. Every order ships with a seal, tangible proof that quality control has been carried out and authenticity validated. Learn more about our authentication process.

We offer worldwide delivery in 2 to 8 days, to your door and against signature, with real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp, interest-free payment in 4 instalments via Klarna or Scalapay, and a France-based customer service team available Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. If anything goes wrong, our 14-day return policy protects you.

FAQ — Mercedes at MTHOR

How do you check the authenticity of a Mercedes-AMG piece?

Every item is inspected by our team of experts before shipping. On adidas and Y-3 apparel, we check the inner labels and their product codes, the density and sharpness of the embroidery, the positioning of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS badges and the quality of the zips. On sneakers, we check the consistency of the box and the size label, the material, the smell, the stitching, the shape and the sole, along with the laces and the accessories — under a UV lamp or a microscope where needed. On Hot Wheels and LEGO, the inspection covers the integrity of the factory seal, the printed reference and the inserts. Your order leaves with an MTHOR seal. See our authentication process in detail.

Which size should I choose for adidas x Mercedes-AMG F1 pieces?

The Bad Bunny x adidas x Mercedes-AMG F1 wardrobe follows a racing fit inspired by driver suits: the racing jacket and the track top sit close to the body through the shoulders and arms. If you are hesitating, or if you want a more streetwear look, go one size up. The Y-3 driver jerseys are equally fitted, in line with their original purpose. For the Adiracer GT and Adizero Evo SL sneakers, standard adidas sizing is reliable; the Adizero Evo SL, built for racing, naturally runs narrower at the forefoot.

Are the Hot Wheels and LEGO sold sealed?

Yes. The premium Hot Wheels (BAPE, NIGO, RLC, HWC Special Edition) and the LEGO Technic and Speed Champions sets in this collection come in their unopened original packaging, with the card, the blister or the factory-sealed box. That is the criterion that drives the value of a collectible on the resale market: we never unseal an item to inspect it, authentication is done on the closed packaging.

Which box comes with my pair?

Your pair is delivered in its original box, with all the accessories the brand intended: spare laces, tissue paper and any inserts. On collaborative projects such as the Adiracer GT Bad Bunny x Mercedes-AMG, the box is part of the collaboration itself — specific packaging, dedicated label — and reaches you intact.

What is the delivery time?

We ship worldwide, with home delivery against signature within 2 to 8 days. You get real-time tracking by email and WhatsApp, wherever your destination is.

Will I have to pay customs fees?

No, no customs fees are charged to you. MTHOR covers all customs duties and taxes in full, wherever your destination is in the world. The price shown on the site is the final price you pay: no bad surprises on delivery.

Can I return my order if it is not right for me?

Yes. You have 14 days from receipt to send your item back, provided it is in its original condition (never worn for apparel and sneakers, box intact, seal not removed). The refund is processed within 24 hours of the return arriving.

Going further

Explore our adidas, Bad Bunny, LEGO and Hot Wheels collections too. To learn everything about the quality of our products, read our authentication process in detail or our guide How to spot a genuine pair of sneakers.