Mercedes says it won't "jump in bed" with McLaren to supply Formula 1 engines until the Woking-based team has definitely split with current partner Honda. McLaren's criticism of Honda ramped up in Canada with Fernando Alonso's engine failure three laps from the chequered flag – that robbed the team of its first point in 2017 – the latest in a string of breakdowns. McLaren boss Zak Brown has admitted McLaren has alternative plans in mind for 2018 if Honda's struggles continue, with rumours suggesting it could switch back to Mercedes power, which it last ran in 2014. Mercedes currently supplies engines to Force India and Williams alongside its works outfit, with its F1 boss Toto...
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