Williams Racing has signed a new contract to remain as customer to Mercedes F1 power unit from 2026 onward until 2030.
In the new cycle of power unit regulations starting from 2026 onward with 100% sustainable fuel at the forefront, Williams will continue to using the Mercedes power unit. They have signed a new contract which starts from 2026 and runs until the end of 2030.
Mercedes thereby will retain both of its current customer teams after McLaren already inked its deal during the course of the 2023 F1 season. Also, Williams extends its deal which will near to complete two decades after joining forces in 2014.
“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 James Vowles. “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.”
At the same time, Toto Wolff added: “We are delighted to confirm Williams Racing as the second customer team that we will supply for the 2026 power unit regulations. Today’s news highlights the strength of the Mercedes-Benz offering in F1 and importantly not only validates, but reinforces, our overall motorsport strategy.
“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.”
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