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Wolff reveals why Mercedes did not supply its engine to McLaren

Toto Wolff confirmed that Mercedes held talks with McLaren earlier this year about a possible engine supply deal, but ultimately logistics scuppered the opportunity. For McLaren, the writing was on the wall as soon as pre-season testing in Barcelona, when Honda's new power unit proved to be just as uncompetitive and unreliable as its previous engine. From the outset, the Woking-based outfit sought an alternative solution for 2018, with long-time McLaren shareholder Mansour Ojjeh approaching at one point close friend and Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche to inquire about a potential partnership with the German manufacturer. Red Bull attitude makes it an unlikely partner for Mercedes - Wolff...
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