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Switch to Merc power wouldn't be magic cure - Maldonado

Lotus is currently powered by Renault Sutton Images Enlarge Pastor Maldonado does not think a switch to Mercedes power would guarantee success for Lotus as rumours the team will ditch Renault gather pace. The Lotus team, which used to be owned by Renault, has struggled for results this season with many of its issues centering around the power unit. McLaren is set to switch to Honda power next year, opening up a customer slot for another team with Mercedes, and Lotus has been linked to a switch for next season. However, Maldonado, who said he did not know if the speculation was accurate, was sceptical that a new engine supplier would solve all his team's problems. "It's very tough and...
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