Mercedes developing "exceptional" 2026 power unit, hints Williams team boss (Getty Images)
Mercedes is reported to be building a competitive power unit under the 2026 F1 regulations. James Vowles has revealed that he extended Williams' contract with Mercedes as engine customers because of its commitment and "exceptional" approach.
The 2026 F1 regulations will see major changes in the power units. The engine suppliers on the current grid have an important job of making the most out of the regulations, and Mercedes is seemingly doing well on that note.
Williams Racing will continue to race with Mercedes power units. Team principal James Vowles, formerly a part of the Brackley-based crew, hinted that the team is developing a powerful engine.
"I think Mercedes have done an exceptional job, which is why I was very happy to re-sign back up for an extension to it," Vowles said on the Beyond the Grid podcast (via Planet F1). "And I think you’re going to see differences between power units that do not exist today."
