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McLaren chief claims Mercedes customer deal is toughest it has ever been

3 days 6 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 254 views )

After the party, the hangover. McLaren were brilliant for 2025 (and much of 2024) on their way to a double world title, but the bill has very much come due in 2026. read more »

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Stella questions customer team status

4 days 5 hours ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 229 views )

Reliability issues leave McLaren boss, Andrea Stella questioning his team's role as a customer of Mercedes. read more »

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Where McLaren feels disadvantaged by Mercedes F1 customer status

4 days 6 hours ago

from: Crash.Net

( 237 views )

McLaren has felt some disadvantages of being a Mercedes F1 engine customer for the first time. read more »

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Why McLaren sees Mercedes customer team status as a disadvantage in F1 2026

5 days 3 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

( 262 views )

After McLaren secured a double podium in Miami and appeared to have turned a corner following its first major upgrade of the year, the race weekends in Montreal and Monaco have... read more »

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Why any F1 engine rule changes will impact customer teams more in Miami

about 1 month ago

from: Crash.Net

( 289 views )

F1 power unit rule changes could come into force in Miami, though this will cause a greater headache for customer teams read more »

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Audi reveals drawback of having no customer teams

3 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 368 views )

Audi is batting against the odds to match Mercedes and Ferrari, with their customer team backing. read more »

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What Mercedes bid for Alpine stake could mean for its F1 PU customer relations

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 388 views )

With reports that Toto Wolff is spearheading a bid for a 24 per cent stake in Alpine, Motorsport Week asks what that could do to relationships with Alpine's other F1 PU... read more »

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Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 462 views )

In the aftermath of George Russell securing pole position for the sprint race in China by 0.289s from Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, and a substantial 0.621s from... read more »

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Lando Norris weighs in on Mercedes customer engine debate: 'We need to do a better job'

3 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 396 views )

Lando Norris suggests the onus is on McLaren to get more out of Mercedes' power unit read more »

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Ferrari F1 engine transparency praised amid concerns about Mercedes customer treatment

3 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 356 views )

Ferrari has been praised for being transparent about its F1 2026 engine information. read more »

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Why McLaren's performance deficit to Mercedes is more than just engine use

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 540 views )

It is difficult to delve too deeply into the biggest losers after the first Formula 1 race of the season in Melbourne (Aston Martin and its Honda power unit woes aside), but if... read more »

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'We feel we're on the back foot': Has Mercedes upset its customer F1 teams?

3 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 438 views )

Several Mercedes customers were surprised by how much performance the works team had in the Australian GP read more »

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Unease at Mercedes customer teams

3 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 370 views )

Mercedes customer teams are unhappy at seemingly being left short of a few pages of the AMG F1 W17 EQ Performance instruction manual. read more »

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'That's not how you work in F1' - McLaren fume at Mercedes

3 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 566 views )

McLaren F1 chief Andrea Stella has delivered an exasperated breakdown of what it's like to be a Mercedes customer team in 2026. read more »

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McLaren reveal discontent at lack of engine information from Mercedes

3 months ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 548 views )

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has revealed his discontent at a lack of engine "information" being provided by Mercedes after a huge gap between supplier and... read more »

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Analysis: Mercedes versus its F1 customer teams - how can the gap be so large?

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 469 views )

After the season opener in Melbourne, besides the complaints about the regulations, the discussions mainly centred around one other aspect: Mercedes finally showing its real... read more »

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Mercedes F1 customers poised for engine upgrade for Melbourne

4 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 457 views )

Mercedes' customer teams are expected to start the new Formula 1 season with an upgraded power unit specification at the Australian Grand Prix after running alternative... read more »

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Why Cadillac isn't using as many Ferrari F1 parts as it could

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 528 views )

The new Cadillac Formula 1 team has explained its approach regarding its Ferrari customer status.For its first three F1 seasons, the General Motors brand opted for Ferrari... read more »

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Why Cadillac isn't aiming for points in F1 2026

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 577 views )

The new Cadillac Formula 1 team is keeping expectations in check ahead of its upcoming grand prix debut.The General Motors brand thoroughly assembled its ambitious project,... read more »

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Oscar Piastri says McLaren 'behind' Mercedes' F1 2026 car

4 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 540 views )

McLaren F1 star Oscar Piastri has spoken about how being a Mercedes customer team could impact the papaya team's chances of being at the top of the competitive order in 2026. read more »

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Why Mercedes holds F1 2026 edge over its customer teams, including McLaren

5 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 360 views )

Bernie Collins has spotted a few telling advantages for Mercedes ahead of the new season. read more »

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Alpine launch 2026 car and livery

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 377 views )

Alpine has launched its livery for the 2026 F1 season as it prepares for its new chapter as a Mercedes customer team in 2026. The post Alpine launch 2026 car and livery... read more »

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F1 boss makes claim on legality of Ferrari engines

5 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 458 views )

One of Ferrari's customer teams have given an update on the legality of the Maranello-based F1 outfit's 2026 power unit. read more »

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Audi: Hinwil facilities need expansion to fit new F1 simulator

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 465 views )

As Audi prepares for its first ever season as a Formula 1 manufacturer, it has had to transition from Sauber's status as a long-time Ferrari customer team to a full-works... read more »

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Cadillac chief insists Ferrari engine ‘fully legal’ ahead of FIA meeting

5 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 410 views )

Amid reports that Mercedes and Red Bull have found a loophole, Ferrari customer Cadillac insist they are working within the rules. read more »