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McLaren Extends Mercedes Engine Deal to 2030 Amid Successful Season

The extended partnership will see Mercedes supplying McLaren's power units under the new F1 regulations starting in 2026, which aim for sustainability with 50% internal combustion and 50% electrical power.

  • McLaren Formula One team extends its engine supply contract with Mercedes until 2030, continuing a partnership that started in 2021.
  • The extension comes as McLaren has seen a successful season, currently ranking fourth in the Constructors’ Championship with one race remaining.
  • The new agreement will see Mercedes supplying McLaren's power units under the new F1 regulations starting in 2026, which will consist of 50% internal combustion and 50% electrical power, running on 100% sustainable fuel.
  • McLaren is the first customer team to commit to the new Mercedes power unit, highlighting their confidence in the powertrains and the direction they are taking into the new era of regulations.
  • Both McLaren and Mercedes are currently locked in tight battles for their positions on the grid, with McLaren leading Aston Martin by 11 points in the Constructors’ Championship, and Mercedes’ advantage over Ferrari down to just four points.
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