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Mercedes: We're experiencing engine issues ahead of new season

Formula 1 world champions Mercedes said on Friday they were dealing with some engine issues ahead of the new season but expected everything to be fixed by the first race. The comment, in a team interview with engine head Hywel Thomas, drew some wry comments on social media from those who recalled the sport's dominant manufacturer saying something similar last year. Mercedes won 13 of 17 races in 2020 – Lewis Hamilton triumphant 11 times on his way to his seventh title – and have won the last seven constructors' and drivers' championships, an F1 record. 'We have got some issues with the power units; we know we have issues but we have plenty of plans in place to fix all of those...
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