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Mercedes customers McLaren, Alpine and Williams can expect a performance step for the Formula 1 season opener in Australia
Mercedes is preparing a performance boost for McLaren, Alpine, and Williams for the upcoming Formula 1 season opener in Australia by introducing a new race-spec power unit. During testing, Mercedes ran slightly different power unit specifications for each of its customer teams. The manufacturer focused on reliability during pre-season, providing proven specifications to allow teams to focus on their programs. Mercedes worked on its M17 E performance engine version exclusively for its own team ahead of the season start’s homologation on March 1. McLaren’s team boss emphasized the importance of having the right power unit specification for the first race in Melbourne. F1 rules mandate complete parity in performance between works teams and customers, ensuring consistency in specifications, fuel, engine oil, software settings, and operation methods.
