McLaren committed to Mercedes engines

According to a report from ESPN today, McLaren has re-affirmed its commitment to using Mercedes-Benz as its engine supplier through 2015. “McLaren insists it is committed to staying with its engine supplier Mercedes during the switch from V8 power units to turbo-charged V6s in 2014, despite its closest rivals having their own factory engine deals.

Red Bull recently announced a five-year extension of its deal with Renault Sport, which team principal Christian Horner described as a “factory” deal, while Ferrari has its own in-house engine department at Maranello and Mercedes has its engine base in Brixworth. The integration between engine and chassis will be important in 2014 as capacity decreases from 2.4 litres to 1.6 litres and extra energy recovery systems are added. Red Bull, for example, has already talked up the significance of its “premium” partnership with Renault Sport and will work closely in the development of the engine over the next two years.” Follow for more news.