The big rumour doing the rounds in Sochi is that McLaren is to use Mercedes power units from 2021 Though neither company has confirmed - or denied - the claim, a number of major news outlets insist that it is true. McLaren first partnered with Mercedes in 1995, following a one-season deal with Ford and another with Peugeot, while the German manufacturer had returned to the sport the previous year with Sauber. Despite a slow start to the partnership, which saw McLaren finish fourth in the standings for three consecutive seasons, Mika Hakkinen won back-to-back titles in 1998 and 1999. Through the years of Michael Schumacher/Ferrari domination, McLaren-Mercedes continued to be a major force,...
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