{"id":2027736,"date":"2026-07-04T09:34:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T06:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027736"},"modified":"2026-07-04T09:34:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T06:34:17","slug":"explained-why-mclaren-is-the-last-team-waiting-for-mercedes-latest-f1-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2027736","title":{"rendered":"Explained: Why McLaren is the last team waiting for Mercedes\u2019 latest F1 engine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Explained: Why McLaren is the last team waiting for Mercedes\u2019 latest F1 engine<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>McLaren is the only Mercedes customer team yet to receive its latest F1 power unit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-04T15:14:45+00:00\">Updated: 04 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris driving McLaren&#8217;s one-off livery at the British Grand Prix<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>The McLaren Formula 1 team is still waiting on Mercedes\u2019 latest power unit upgrade, CEO Zak Brown has revealed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes debuted its latest specification engine on works drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli\u2019s cars at the Austrian Grand Prix last time out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The new power unit does not feature any performance-related upgrades but does have modified batteries in a bid to improve reliability after a series of recent failures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Mercedes has won all but one of the eight races to have taken place so far in 2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff hinted in Austria that the latest engine has \u201ca little bit more spiciness\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>These have started to be rolled out to Mercedes\u2019 customer teams, with Williams and Alpine receiving the updated power unit at Silverstone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the other customer teams, McLaren has not moved onto the latest specification Mercedes V6.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0ebcb5b23ae9900ce5fd74c3b5dfefc7515ff0f232f9351125be441216c2e15b\">  Starting grid for F1 2026 British Grand Prix after one penalty   McLaren \u2018surprised\u2019 as Mercedes finds way to revive banned F1 engine trick <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe need to get the current Mercedes engine,\u201d Brown told media including <em>Crash.net<\/em> on Friday at the British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re the only one without the new engine, which will be coming for us shortly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asked if McLaren is frustrated not to be running the latest Mercedes power unit, Brown replied: \u201cOf course we\u2019d like to have it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1e9e048b6fabff688281ec7885c32e32cef777f57428798243fb29fcd582080f\">  Where George Russell is suffering compared to Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone   Antonelli admits team call made him &#8216;stressed&#8217; on Silverstone pole lap <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAny time you have performance that you know is coming but you don\u2019t have it on your car yet, you want to get it as quickly as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s a frustration. It just is what it is and we just keep our head down and keep pushing hard and it\u2019ll be in the back in not too long.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Brown explained why McLaren is yet to get the latest Mercedes engine<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Brown explained that there is still life left in the engines McLaren is currently using, meaning there is no need to swap right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve got to cycle through your engines and we\u2019ve got life left on our current engines, so we need to wait till we do an engine change,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWilliams got theirs because Carlos [Sainz] had his issues. He needed an engine change. I don\u2019t recall exactly the scenario but I think you\u2019ve got two of them. So, it\u2019s just a timing sequence.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The reigning world champion squad is yet to win a race in 2026, with Mercedes taking seven victories and Ferrari scoring the only non-Mercedes grand prix win so far this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Brown is confident McLaren will catch its rivals with planned developments in the pipeline.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have some work to do,\u201d he admitted. \u201cWe will catch up. I think we\u2019ll be winning races this year, so quite optimistic for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Mercedes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> \u2018We shouldn\u2019t look like clowns\u2019 &#8211; Max Verstappen\u2019s stinging attack on F1\u2019s Lego race<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422660_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422660_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422660_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422660_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422660_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422660_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422660_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422660_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422660_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Inside Biggin Hill: The colossal tech operation powering modern Formula 1 broadcasts<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0f8a1328.JPG?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0f8a1328.JPG?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0f8a1328.JPG?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0f8a1328.JPG?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0f8a1328.JPG?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0f8a1328.JPG?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0f8a1328.JPG?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0f8a1328.JPG?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/0f8a1328.JPG?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-d1995585b39e41d7c0679cc1509ccb3e555c49dd2480f913737681b9e4574e94\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. 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on Silverstone pole lap <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAny time you have performance that you know is coming but you don\u2019t have it on your car yet, you want to get it as quickly as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s a frustration. It just is what it is and we just keep our head down and keep pushing hard and it\u2019ll be in the back in not too long.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Brown explained why McLaren is yet to get the latest Mercedes engine<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Brown explained that there is still life left in the engines McLaren is currently using, meaning there is no need to swap right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve got to cycle through your engines and we\u2019ve got life left on our current engines, so we need to wait till we do an engine change,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWilliams got theirs because Carlos [Sainz] had his issues. He needed an engine change. I don\u2019t recall exactly the scenario but I think you\u2019ve got two of them. So, it\u2019s just a timing sequence.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The reigning world champion squad is yet to win a race in 2026, with Mercedes taking seven victories and Ferrari scoring the only non-Mercedes grand prix win so far this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Brown is confident McLaren will catch its rivals with planned developments in the pipeline.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have some work to do,\u201d he admitted. \u201cWe will catch up. I think we\u2019ll be winning races this year, so quite optimistic for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>The McLaren Formula 1 team is still waiting on Mercedes\u2019 latest power unit upgrade, CEO Zak Brown has revealed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes debuted its latest specification engine on works drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli\u2019s cars at the Austrian Grand Prix last time out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The new power unit does not feature any performance-related upgrades but does have modified batteries in a bid to improve reliability after a series of recent failures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422628_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Mercedes has won all but one of the eight races to have taken place so far in 2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff hinted in Austria that the latest engine has \u201ca little bit more spiciness\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>These have started to be rolled out to Mercedes\u2019 customer teams, with Williams and Alpine receiving the updated power unit at Silverstone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the other customer teams, McLaren has not moved onto the latest specification Mercedes V6.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0ebcb5b23ae9900ce5fd74c3b5dfefc7515ff0f232f9351125be441216c2e15b\">  Starting grid for F1 2026 British Grand Prix after one penalty   McLaren \u2018surprised\u2019 as Mercedes finds way to revive banned F1 engine trick <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe need to get the current Mercedes engine,\u201d Brown told media including <em>Crash.net<\/em> on Friday at the British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re the only one without the new engine, which will be coming for us shortly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asked if McLaren is frustrated not to be running the latest Mercedes power unit, Brown replied: \u201cOf course we\u2019d like to have it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1e9e048b6fabff688281ec7885c32e32cef777f57428798243fb29fcd582080f\">  Where George Russell is suffering compared to Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone   Antonelli admits team call made him &#8216;stressed&#8217; on Silverstone pole lap <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAny time you have performance that you know is coming but you don\u2019t have it on your car yet, you want to get it as quickly as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s a frustration. It just is what it is and we just keep our head down and keep pushing hard and it\u2019ll be in the back in not too long.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422530_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Brown explained why McLaren is yet to get the latest Mercedes engine<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Brown explained that there is still life left in the engines McLaren is currently using, meaning there is no need to swap right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve got to cycle through your engines and we\u2019ve got life left on our current engines, so we need to wait till we do an engine change,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWilliams got theirs because Carlos [Sainz] had his issues. He needed an engine change. I don\u2019t recall exactly the scenario but I think you\u2019ve got two of them. So, it\u2019s just a timing sequence.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The reigning world champion squad is yet to win a race in 2026, with Mercedes taking seven victories and Ferrari scoring the only non-Mercedes grand prix win so far this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Brown is confident McLaren will catch its rivals with planned developments in the pipeline.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have some work to do,\u201d he admitted. \u201cWe will catch up. I think we\u2019ll be winning races this year, so quite optimistic for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1100119\/1\/explained-why-mclaren-last-team-waiting-mercedes-latest-f1-engine&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422902_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Explained: Why McLaren is the last team waiting for Mercedes\u2019 latest F1 engine McLaren is the only Mercedes customer team yet to receive its latest F1 power unit. 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