McLaren to continue using Mercedes engines until 2030،
ABU DHABI — McLaren has reached an agreement to use Mercedes powertrains until 2030, it was announced on Friday, meaning the British team will remain a customer of the German manufacturer under new Formula engine regulations 1 in 2026.
The existing supply contract between the two brands, which dates back to 2021, was due to expire in 2025 but has been extended for a further five years under the new agreement.
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The number of powertrain suppliers is expected to increase in 2026 from the current four (Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault and Honda) to six, as Red Bull begins to use its own powertrains, with Audi entering as a team factory and Honda switches to Aston Martin.
Cadillac has also expressed its intention to enter F1 as a powertrain manufacturer in 2028 if Andretti’s bid to become an 11th team is accepted.
The new deal with Mercedes means McLaren will be one of four customer teams along with Williams, AlphaTauri and Haas.
“Mercedes-Benz has been a brilliant and reliable partner to the McLaren Formula 1 team,” McLaren CEO Zak Brown said in a statement.
“This extension is a testament to the confidence our shareholders and the entire team have in their powertrains and the direction we are taking with them in the new regulatory era ahead.
“We have been successful together, both over the last three seasons and when they propelled the team before, so we look forward to the success to come as we continue our journey to compete consistently at the top of the table. Grid.”
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff added: “Working with strong customer teams has been a cornerstone of our motorsport strategy. This has many benefits: it gives a clear competitive benchmark, accelerates our technical learning and strengthens the overall F1 business case for Mercedes.” -Benz.
“McLaren has been a fierce and fair competitor since 2021, particularly in the second half of this season. McLaren’s strong performance highlights the importance of transparent and equal supply for all customer teams in the sport, if we are to achieve the objective of 10 teams capable of fighting for the podium.”
New engine regulations in 2026 will see F1 switch to sustainable fuels as well as an increase in electric power to provide 50% of the overall powertrain output.
