McLaren Would Consider Becoming F1 Power Unit Manufacturer with Proper V-8 Formula

McLaren would consider becoming F1 power unit manufacturer with proper V-8 formula

McLaren Mastercard F1 Team would consider building its own engine if the next formula was right, CEO Zak Brown confirmed, amid efforts by the governing body FIA to make that scenario happen.

McLaren reveals openness to producing own F1 engines

McLaren CEO, Zak Brown, admitted that the team could be tempted to pursue production of its own Formula 1 engines if the right deal emerges. Under the new F1 regulations, there has been consistent chatter regarding engines and their manufacturers. In a sport where the best-developed engine gives a team a significant edge, producing your own can be an even greater advantage. McLaren has been a long-time customer of Mercedes engines, though it has…

Why Zak Brown’s Engine Tease Has McLaren Fans Completely Divided

McLaren is currently flying high in Formula 1, but they are still technically a customer team. However, that dynamic could eventually change. Following recent discussions about the future of F1’s engine regulations, McLaren CEO Zak Brown just dropped a massive hint that the Woking-based squad could eventually build its own power units. While the bold idea sounds incredible on paper, it has completely split the Formula 1 fanbase. Some supporters …

McLaren outlines conditions to become F1 power unit manufacturer

McLaren reveals what could tempt it to produce its own F1 engines in the future.

Formula 1 News: McLaren could build own F1 engine under V8 revival plan

(GMM) McLaren could eventually follow Red Bull into becoming a full Formula 1 engine manufacturer – but only if the sport returns to simpler V8-style power units. That possibility emerged … Read More The post Formula 1 News: McLaren could build own F1 engine under V8 revival plan appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.