McLaren not getting preoccupied over 2026 F1 engine talks

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-not-getting-preoccupied-over-2026-f1-engine-talks/10482705/

A couple of interesting bits:

  • McLaren is in advanced talks about continuing its customer relationship with Mercedes beyond 2025.
  • Andrea Stella believes that is better to be a customer of an established manufacturer than a works team of a new manufacturer. A reference to RB-Ford and Sauber-Audi, or maybe remembering the McHonda days?
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kiithwarrior@beehaw.org · 4 pts · 3y (4 replies)

At the moment, and I say this as a McLaren fan; that's just where McLaren are. No point in having the same experience they had with Honda whilst being towards the back of the midfield.

But I doubt they will win a championship without going the works route at some point

potatos@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Did they ever get their new wind tunnel online? Feel like that's been in talks for ages now...

Chaser@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 3y

I heard this summer so it should be soon if not already

kiithwarrior@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y

Mid way through this year I think

Astiolo@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 1 pts · 3y

Doesn't look like it. I believe now is about the time they were aiming for, so hopefully there will be some news soon.

BobKerman3999@feddit.it · 1 pts · 3y
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