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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed it has negotiated a “seat at the table” with Mercedes to grant it “more
Last week, McLaren announced that they would continue using Mercedes engines until the end of 2030, extending their current partnership. McLaren had previously partnered with Honda in 2015, but switched back to Mercedes engines in 2021. The new agreement addresses the disadvantages typically faced by customer teams and ensures McLaren has a competitive engine. McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that a championship can still be won with a customer engine and stated that their new contract with Mercedes provides them with influence and earlier awareness of engine development. While McLaren did have discussions with other manufacturers, including Red Bull, they ultimately decided to continue with Mercedes.
