Mercedes and McLaren with big news: new engine deal through to 2030
10:04, 24 Nov 2023
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McLaren Racing and Mercedes-Benz have just announced that the McLaren F1 Team will keep German power sources for the next few years. The contract between the two parties has been extended to 2030.
McLaren are therefore the first customer team to be confirmed for the period from 2026, when the new engine regulations come into effect. In any case, Aston Martin and Williams will use Mercedes power sources until then. Aston Martin will use Honda power sources from 2026. It is expected that Williams will continue to drive with Mercedes engines.
“It has been a cornerstone of our motorsport strategy to work with strong customer teams,” explained Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Toto Wolff.
“This has many advantages: it gives a clear competitive benchmark, accelerates our technical learning, and strengthens the overall F1 business case for Mercedes-Benz. McLaren have been fierce and fair competitors since 2021, especially in the second half of this season. McLaren’s strong performances underline the importance of transparent and equal supply to all customer teams in the sport, if we wish to achieve the goal of 10 teams capable of fighting for podium finishes.”
McLaren very satisfied
Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, said: “Mercedes-Benz have been a brilliant and reliable partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team. The extension signifies the confidence that our shareholders and the wider team have in their powertrains and the direction we’re taking with them into the new era of regulations ahead. We have been successful together, both in the last three seasons and when they previously powered the team, so we look forward to the success to come as we continue our journey to fight consistently at the front of the grid.”
Andrea Stella, Team Principal, McLaren F1 Team, said, “We are pleased to confirm a long-term renewal of our power unit deal with Mercedes-Benz into the new era of regulations. We have great confidence in Mercedes and our relationship with them. They’ve supported our journey back to the front of the grid so far, and the security and stability this partnership brings is vital in ensuring we remain on this upward trajectory. I would like to thank them for their collaboration so far and we look forward to the years to come.”
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Complete lack of imagination or ultimate ambition on McLaren's side to not pursue a works deal with a manufacturer.
This means that in their duel, they must be much, much better in terms of aerodynamics, because they will certainly have a lag in engine power.
I think in the document "brawn gp" Montezemolo talked about client engines - that in the event of a situation where the client team fights with the manufacturer's team, it is known that the client engine will be slightly weakened :)
This for me sums up the real chances that Mclaren can become champion
Too bad for Lando
What is this document?
In any case, don't you think client teams can check on the power output of the engines they receive with absolute detail? Seems pretty basic, they are not buying some off-the-shelf part, these are bespoke F1 engines that cost millions each. I think they can take the time to evaluate them and given the fact they renewed for such a long period it is clear they trust Mercedes in this.