Mercedes end controversial sponsorship deal with Kingspan

Mercedes have ended their controversial sponsorship deal with Kingspan (David Davies/PA Images)

Mercedes have ended their controversial sponsorship deal with Irish building materials company Kingspan, saying it is “not appropriate” to continue the partnership.

Kingspan’s logo appeared on the helmet of Lewis Hamilton at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, sparking protests after it emerged Kingspan products were used in Grenfell Tower, where 72 people were killed in a fire four years ago.