Mercedes confirmed Monday that it will continue to supply its engines to fellow Formula 1 team Williams through at least 2030.
The agreement that began in 2014 had been set to expire after the 2026 season. That is the year when the new generation of engine regulations go into place, with F1 moving to entirely sustainable fuel and engines that pull 50 percent of their total power from electric motors.
“We have enjoyed a long-term partnership with Mercedes-Benz, and we are thrilled to extend this collaboration into the next era of Formula 1,” said Williams team principal James Vowles, a former Mercedes engineer.
“The expertise, support and technology that Mercedes brings to the table align perfectly with our team’s aspirations in the medium and long term.
“This long-term agreement with Mercedes is a positive step and forms part of our objectives for the future, whilst we will still retain our design and manufacturing expertise and capabilities in-house.”
McLaren announced in November that it has also extended its agreement for Mercedes’ power units through 2030.
“Today’s news highlights the strength of the Mercedes-Benz offering in F1 and importantly not only validates, but reinforces, our overall motorsport strategy,” Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said.
“Since 2014, we have continued to build and develop our relationship with Williams. As the team continues to put the foundations in place to challenge at the front of the grid, we look forward to supporting them with our power unit supply.”
–Field Level Media