2023-11-24 09:38:29
McLaren Racing announced on Friday, November 24, 2023, just before the start of FP1 at the final Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, that it has extended its F1 power unit (PU) contract with Mercedes. As a result, England’s prestigious teams will be using the company’s PUs until at least 2030.
McLaren was supplied with Mercedes F1 engines from 1995 to 2014, but since the introduction of the V6 hybrid turbo, it has been equipped with Honda, Renault and other manufacturers. From 2021, we have revived our relationship with Mercedes.
Mercedes currently supplies PUs to a total of four teams, including its own works team, but McLaren is the first to announce a contract that extends from 2026 onwards.
F1 will introduce the next generation PU in 2026. While the MGU-H will be phased out, the electric power output of the entire system will be increased to approximately 50% and a 100% sustainable fuel specification will be required.
In addition to Audi’s new participation, Honda has officially returned, and Red Bull Powertrains has entered into a technical partnership with Ford to supply its first in-house PU, increasing the total number of PU suppliers to six as of 2026.
Commenting on the contract extension, McLaren boss Andrea Stella said: “They have supported us in the past on our journey back to the top of the grid and the security and stability this partnership provides will ensure we continue this upward trend. It’s essential for that,” he said.
Since returning to Mercedes-AMG power in 2021, McLaren has achieved 15 podiums in the past three seasons, including victory at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix. This season he has won pole at the Brazilian F1 Sprint and pole and victory at the Qatar F1 Sprint.
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