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Why McLaren was 'surprised' by revived Mercedes engine trick

4 sources·Updated 1 day ago

TL;DR

McLaren won't receive the latest Mercedes engines for the British GP due to mileage issues.

  • Toto Wolff raised concerns about spending, targeting Ferrari.
  • McLaren expects to get a reliability upgrade for the Belgian GP.
  • The revival of a Mercedes engine trick surprised McLaren.

Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed concerns about spending limits, particularly regarding Ferrari, while McLaren confirmed they won't receive the latest Mercedes engines until at least the Belgian Grand Prix.