McLaren might switch to BMW, Red Bull and Williams to Cosworth
McLaren are rumoured to switch to BMW engines next year.
Formula One teams Red Bull and Williams may use Cosworth engines next year, and McLaren are rumoured to switch from Mercedes to BMW power.
Williams announced a couple of weeks ago that they were terminating their deal with Toyota early due to dissatisfaction with the performance of the Japanese engine package. While the independent British team had reportedly been negotiating with Renault, inside information now indicates that Williams will take advantage of the new Cosworth package for next season instead, autoblog.com reports.
And Red Bull could end up with the Cosworth package as well. The team have revealed that they are considering staying with Renault or alternatively switching to either Mercedes, Toyota or Cosworth. Unsatisfied with the Renault package and with McLaren reportedly vetoing Red Bull’s tie-in with Mercedes, it’s now apparently down to Toyota and Cosworth. Insiders point out that with the ban on engine development still in place for the returning manufacturers, Cosworth is the only provider capable of developing a new engine.
Earlier in October, rumours emerged that McLaren could end their co-operation with Mercedes and acquire BMW’s engine operations. With BMW withdrawing from Formula One at the end of this season, the hot rumour is that McLaren chairman Ron Dennis is considering scooping up rival BMW F1’s engine-building operations. Mercedes supply engines to the this year’s champions, Brawn GP, and a split with McLaren would allow MB to concentrate their efforts there.
The four newcomers next year – Manor, Campos, Lotus and USF1 are all going to use Cosworth engines. Ferrari, Renault and Toyota will continue building their own. Brawn GP and Force India are expected to continue with Mercedes. Toro Rosso haven’t yet confirmed if they are to continue with Ferrari engines.
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