McLaren comments on Porsche speculation

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has reacted to the theory that the team might switch from Mercedes power to Porsche in 2026. McLaren has used Mercedes power units for the last two years after previously leaving the company with the German manufacturer at the end of the 2014 season to favour Honda. However, after Porsche could not agree to a partnership with Red Bull earlier in 2022, there is huge speculation surrounding its collaborations. 

Recently, McLaren has joined the rumors with both Brown and team principal Andreas Seidl having contacts with the brand. When inquired about this speculation, Brown stated that "There are obviously benefits to being a works team with some of the advanced knowledge that you get. [But] We're very happy with Mercedes. I'm a believer that you can win a world championship with a customer engine. I think the engine in our car is no different than the engine in Lewis' car."