{"id":24765,"date":"2022-10-19T01:58:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T05:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=24765"},"modified":"2022-10-19T01:58:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T05:58:51","slug":"mercedes-amg-unveil-mark-weller-as-esports-team-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/mercedes-amg-unveil-mark-weller-as-esports-team-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-AMG unveil Mark Weller as Esports Team Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mercedes-AMG Petronas have acquired Mark Weller to head the company\u2019s F1 esports division.\u2028 \u2028As the Esports Team Manager, Weller is expected to utilize his years of expertise to build up the team\u2019s online gaming program.\u2028<\/p>\n<p>\u2028Prior to his recruitment by Mercedes-AMG, Weller was previously a member of Vexed Gaming. He held the position of Chief Gaming Officer and played an integral role in several spheres of the organization. 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