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McLaren will continue to be a Mercedes power unit customer under Formula 1’s next set of regulations, after signing a new supply contract to continue the relationship until 2030. Mercedes has…
McLaren has signed a new contract to continue using Mercedes power units in Formula 1 until 2030. The partnership between the two teams has been successful, with McLaren consistently beating Mercedes on track in recent years. McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, is confident in the powertrains and the direction they are heading. Although McLaren will be the only top team without a works partnership deal once Honda joins Aston Martin, the continuity with Mercedes is seen as a strength. Toto Wolff, team principal of Mercedes, emphasizes the importance of transparent and equal supply to all customer teams in order to achieve a competitive grid. The early confirmation of the deal allows for strong power unit integration for the 2026 regulations.
