MR03 was the first F1 car Fisher raced. The car might not have been the fastest, however Fisher soon stood out from his teammate, taking some impressive results including 8 wins while his teammate struggled to get into the points all season long.
END OF SEASON STANDINGS:
WDC: 5th
WCC: 7th
Mercedes and Fisher took a huge gamble in 2016. On Mercedes side they were taking on a very inexperienced driver with mixed results and 8 race wins and from Fisher's side he was offered 4 contracts.
Mercedes offered Fisher a 1-year deal, Ferrari offered Fisher a 3-year deal, Red Bull offered Fisher a seat at Toro Rosso on a 3-year deal with a chance to graduate to the main Red Bull Racing Team and Williams offered Fisher a 5-year deal.
Fisher ultimately accepted the Mercedes 1 year deal and made the most of it taking 16 pole positions, 26 race wins and a podium at every event.
END OF SEASON STANDINGS:
WDC: 1st
WCC: 1st
At the start of the 2017 season, Fisher and Mercedes renewed their contract for another 5 years all the way though to the end of the 2021 season (the 3rd longest contract in the history of the league)
Fisher had a really strong season, taking 28 pole positions and 26 race wins and ending the season with his 2nd World Championship
END OF SEASON STANDINGS:
WDC: 1st
WCC:1st
Fun Fact: the Mercedes W08 is a car Fisher considers his Favourite Formula One car of all time
the Mercedes W09 will forever be remembered as the most dominant Formula One Car of Fisher's Career.
In 2018 Fisher took two impressive records by becoming the First Driver in F1 Esports League history to win every single race in a season and the First Driver to go from Last to First, something Fisher done 6 times that season. Fisher also took an impressive 27 Pole Positions that season. Also claiming his 3rd World Championship
END OF SEASON STANDINGS:
WDC: 1st
WCC:1st
the 2019 season got off to a difficult start for, making a series of bad starts and falling victim to track limits in qualifying. However, Fisher soon turned his form and was getting consistent pace. In this season Fisher took 24 Pole Positions and 27 Race wins also taking his 4th World Championship.
END OF SEASON STANDINGS:
WDC: 1st
WCC:1st
2020 proved to be another Unstoppable season for Fisher. From the first test to the end of the season, Fisher never pressed the brakes, taking 25 pole positions and 31 wins. Fisher won his 5th World Championship, however after winning the world championship Fisher came under fire for referring to his car as a "silver arrow" this didn't impress the Black Lives Matter community and Fisher received some criticism for his comments
END OF SEASON STANDINGS:
WDC: 1st
WCC:1st
2021 was a very important year for Fisher, as he was into the final year of his Mercedes. Fisher stated at the start of the season" just because I am a 5 time world champion with Mercedes I don't have an automatic right to stay in the team, I need to perform to the team standards, or I am gone, that's how motorsports is to look at Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull if he Wouldn't of gone to Ferrari would he of had a seat?"
Fisher continued to impress in 2021 taking 18 Pole Positions and 25 race wins. Fisher also claimed his 6th World Championship that season.
However, no announcement came of a contract renewal, with some speculation there had even been a falling out at Mercedes between the Board of Directors and Fisher.
An announcement came 5 hours before the first test of 2022 that Fisher will drive for the team on a 1-year contract, although the deal was signed 3 weeks before
END OF SEASON STANDINGS:
WDC: 1st
WCC:1st
W13 will be remembered as the car that gave Matthew Fisher his 7th FIA Formula One Esports World Championship, however Fisher describes the car as one of the more challenging of his career due to the difficulty setting the car up to perform at its optimum pace. Despite the challenges in set up, Fisher went onto to have a season that was optimal, winning 23/31 races that season. At the end of the season Fisher said" this season for me was awful I don't feel like I performed to my best and that's something that is going to bug me because on track I always give my 100% and nothing less but some races this season were a bit of kick in the face with the results".
END OF SEASON STANDINGS:
WDC: 1st
WCC:1st
The 2023 F1 Esports season was a remarkable journey for Matthew Fisher, defined by consistent dominance and exceptional racecraft. From the very start, he asserted his presence on the track, clinching an impressive 26 wins out of 32 races. This dominant performance was complemented by securing 19 pole positions, underscoring his competitive edge.
Despite facing challenges in qualifying, where his car wasn't the fastest over a single lap, he excelled in race conditions. The team's ability to dial out the problems and optimize the car's performance over a race distance proved to be their key strength. This strategic approach allowed them to maintain a competitive advantage throughout the season, turning potential weaknesses into race-winning opportunities.
The season's success was a testament to the hard work, resilience, and unwavering focus of the entire team. Each race was approached with a commitment to excellence, ensuring that they maximized their potential and capitalized on every opportunity. The combination of strategic prowess, technical adjustments, and relentless determination drove them to the top of the standings, culminating in a dominant season that will be remembered for years to come.
END OF SEASON STANDINGS:
WDC: 1st
WCC:1st
