Mercedes customer teams will have the same Power Unit

Mercedes F1 took advantage of the presentation of the W07 Hybrid to confirm that its customer teams will have the latest developments in the Brixworth Power Unit. Williams, Force India and Manor will therefore have the same 6l turbo/hybrid V1.6 as that installed in the new Silver Arrow from the Australian Grand Prix, first event of the 2016 season, contested on March 20 in Melbourne.

“The upgrade installed at Monza (for the Italian Grand Prix) last year required enormous effort at the Brixworth factory and we did not have enough resources to equip teams other than the official stable », explained Andy Cowell, Mercedes' managing director. “We are now ready to equip all Mercedes customer teams after developing our work during the autumn and winter. »

“All our customers will benefit from an improved package which will have the same specifications as that of the manufacturer’s team. The eight single-seaters powered by Mercedes will have the same hardware and the same performance potential from Melbourne, which is important progress for everyone., insisted Andy Cowell.