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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has revealed Mercedes boss Toto Wolff blocked a deal that would have seen the marque supply its rivals with a Formula 1 power unit. Mercedes customer engine deals have been all the rage ever since the hybrid era of F1 ushered in an era of dominance for The Silver Arrows […]
The Mercedes customer engine deals have been highly popular since the beginning of the hybrid era in F1, leading to the dominance of The Silver Arrows from 2014 onwards. Despite their struggles in the power department, the Renault Group is now looking to replace their engine with a Mercedes tie-in. Red Bull faced challenges with Renault before switching to Honda, and came close to a deal with Mercedes, which was ultimately vetoed by Toto Wolff. However, Red Bull still managed to secure wins with the underpowered Renault engine. Looking ahead, Red Bull is set to make a bold move by developing their own power unit through the Red Bull Powertrains division in partnership with Ford, aiming to become a fully integrated works team by 2026.
