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McLaren returned to using Mercedes Power Units in 2021 and the two recently extended its partnership beyond the end of the current decade.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella emphasized that the improvements in their chassis are more crucial than Mercedes’ Power Unit in their pursuit of a championship title. McLaren recently extended their partnership with Mercedes until 2030 after previously working with Honda and Renault. Despite a slow start, McLaren had a strong season, securing nine podium finishes and a sprint race victory. Lando Norris expects even bigger changes from the team in the upcoming year. Stella believes that while the Mercedes extension is important, it is not the sole factor in mounting a title challenge. He stresses the need for extensive work on the chassis to contend for championships and maintain competitiveness. The focus for McLaren is on themselves and ensuring their momentum carries forward in the coming years.
