Mercedes and Williams are to expand their technical collaboration, with the Grove outfit set to use the German team's gearbox and other components from next season. Mercedes engines have powered Williams since the hybrid era began in 2014 and from 2022, the German team will also provide gearboxes and related hydraulic components. Historically, Williams has built its own gearboxes and hydraulics in-house, however, the increased partnership will enable the Grove outfit to implement a more efficient design and manufacturing process in-house in the long-term, allowing the team to focus its resources more effectively in other performance areas. Williams will continue to design and manufacture...
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