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McLaren approach Mercedes for engine supply!

©McLaren McLaren has apparently touched base with Mercedes, and inquired about the possibility of using the German manufacturer's power unit should Honda fail to resolve its engine problems. Poor reliability coupled with lousy performance have dogged McLaren's pre-season efforts, with the Woking-based outfit looking to start the season in Australia on the back foot. McLaren and Honda's current contract runs until 2024 and while McLaren executive Zak Brown believed  the partnership would be made to work and continue until its full term, another poor season would most probably break the relationship once and for all. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is said to be open to working with its former...
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