News Details
Dithering cost McLaren Mercedes engine supply
Having realised as early as the opening pre-season test that Honda had not made progress over the inter, but rather taken a couple of steps back, despite the claims in public that all was well McLaren began to put out feelers for a new engine supplier. Calling on the successful relationship his team had built with Mercedes between 1995 and 2014, Mansour Ojjeh contacted Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche to ask if a customer deal might be possible for 2018. While Toto Wolff was keen to resurrect the partnership, albeit with McLaren now a customer, the subsequent talks between the two parties went on for so long that it was no longer possible for the German manufacturer to put the necessary...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from Pitpass.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes ‘wanted' to supply McLaren
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed that the Silver Arrows did hold...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
Wolff: We wanted to give McLaren an engine
Contrary to popular belief Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has revealed that...
7y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Wolff reveals why Mercedes did not supply its engine...
Toto Wolff confirmed that Mercedes held talks with McLaren earlier this...
7y ago from F1i.com
Top Stories of 2017, #5: McLaren and Honda's messy...
We begin our countdown of the five biggest stories of the year with the...
7y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP to “simplify” startline rules to avoid...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Pedro Acosta looks set for a future beyond KTM
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
LCR boss reveals Honda is ‘more determined than...
LCR team owner Lucio Cecchinello has revealed that Honda is "more...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Francesco Bagnaia explains ‘weak point' that...
Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagania explained his "weak...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott Dixon leads Day 1 of Indy 500 open test at 225mph
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Scott Dixon fastest as technical issues delay first...
34 drivers arrived at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday eager...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Three rookies, five returning drivers successfully...
The NTT IndyCar Series held the beginning of a two-day open test session...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
What is IndyCar's Rookie Orientation Program, and how...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
M-Sport chief Malcolm Wilson nominated as FIA deputy...
Malcolm Wilson, OBE, and founder of title-winning WRC outfit M-Sport, has...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Malcolm Wilson nominated as new FIA deputy...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA swearing standoff cools as stage-end interviews...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Starting to feel too comfortable' - Theo Walcott...
Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has called out Martin Odegaard for...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Many reasons' Arsenal have picked up alarming record...
Arsenal picked up their 13th draw of the season in the Premier League...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Barcelona 'considering summer move' for 23-goal...
Barcelona could allegedly make a move for Fiorentina forward Moise Kean...
2h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
0 shots, 0 dribbles – Arsenal ace confirms...
Arsenal winger Raheem Sterling was really poor again last night as he...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Insiders tip imminent retirement for Hamilton
Apr.24 A surprise contender to potentially snap... Read More »
1h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
McLaren signs big-name replacement after ending deal with...
A noticeable change is on the horizon for McLaren... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Herbert predicts which side McLaren will choose in title...
As the fight for the F1 world title heats up,... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
