Mercedes and McLaren renew power unit agreement

Mercedes and McLaren have renewed their power unit agreement until 2030.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14 and Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL60 leave the pits. Formula 1 World
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14 and Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL60 leave the pits. …

The Mc✱Laren F1 team will continue to use Mercedes-AMG engines between 2026 and 2♌030, bringing their partnership to a 26th year.

The extension 𒀰of their agreement means that Mercedes will continue to power McLaren through the new regulations which eꦡnter Formula 1 in 2026.

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with McLaren Racing to at least the end of this decade,” comment🤡ed Markus Schaefer, Member of the Board of Management of Meꦆrcedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Technology Officer.

“The long-term nature of this agreement reflects our s🌞hared trust and commitment to our future power unit strategy.

"Together, we 🔥look forward to building momentum towards 2026 and the beginning of another new era of an electrified innovative power unit design in Formula 1⛄.”

Head of Mercedes-Benz Mಞotorsport, Toto Wolff: “It has been a cornerstone of our motorsport strategy to work with strong customer teams. 

“This has many advantages: it gives a clear competitive benchmark, accelerates our technical learning, and strengthens the overall ꦓF1 business case for Merced🥂es-Benz.

"McLaren have been fierce and fair competitors since 2021, especially in the second half of this season. McLaren’s strong performances underline the importance of transparent an꧑d equal supply to all customer teams in the sport, if we wish to achieve the♏ goal of 10 teams capable of fighting for podium finishes.”

The new power units from 2026 will be 50% internal combustion and 50% e𝔍lectrical power.

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