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McLaren clarifies why it's still running older-spec Mercedes engines
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04/07/2026 at 10:2404/07/2026 at 11:28 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown has shed light on why the reigning F1 world champions are still running an older-spec Mercedes power unit, confirming that the team is yet to receive the latest upgraded specification introduced by Mercedes. While the German manufacturer’s factory squad introduced its newest engine at the Austrian Grand Prix – primarily focused on reliability improvements rather than outright performance gains – the rollout to customer teams has already begun. Williams and Alpine have since moved onto the updated unit at Silverstone, but McLaren remains the notable...
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