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McLaren explore Mercedes engine option after Honda problems
McLaren have made an exploratory approach to Mercedes about engine supply in the wake of problems with partner Honda. The move follows a dismal pre-season test programme for McLaren-Honda, in which the Japanese company's new engine was both unreliable and uncompetitive. McLaren are said to be evaluating options in the event the relationship with Honda cannot be made to work. McLaren and Mercedes were unavailable for comment. McLaren racing director Eric Boullier said during last week's final pre-season test that there was "no plan at all" to end the Honda relationship. Any switch to an alternative engine supplier would require McLaren to find a way out of its multi-year contract...
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