Overview
- Wolff said discussions with chairman Ola Källenius point to supplying fewer teams after the current contracts expire.
- He indicated the optimal number of Mercedes-powered teams is likely between two and three in the next supply cycle.
- For 2026, Mercedes will power its works team plus McLaren, Williams and Alpine, with customer deals running through 2030.
- Supplying four teams means delivering 16 power units for the season opener, which stretches lead times and production capacity.
- Mercedes HPP chief Hywel Thomas said more customers yield richer data but demand more hardware and earlier design commitments.