Towards the beginning of a new challenge that will lead to the formation of new ones power unit of 2026, which will be powered by completely sustainable fuels. Precisely for this reason Mercedes has formalized the collaboration with Petronas will continue even after 2026.
Mercedes-Petronas, there is the announcement
La Brackley stables and the powerful Malaysian state oil company they will continue this long journey together, as stated via the release.
“Mercedes and Petronas will jointly tackle the exciting challenge of developing an advanced and 100% sustainable fuel for the 2026 power unit regulation and the partnership will expand to include a greater focus on new sustainable technology solutions beyond the racetrack.”

Wolff: “We are a family”
Following the announcement, don't miss out the statements of Toto Wolff.
“Today we're doing something a little unusual. In other words, we are announcing a partnership that will begin in four years. This sends an important message: our team and Petronas are no longer just partners. We are a family and will be one team for many years to come. From 2026, advanced and sustainable fuels will be at the heart of F1 performance and this provides us with a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate our expertise in this field, both through power units and through Petronas Fluid Technology Solutions. We are thrilled to be racing into the future alongside Petronas, with ambitions to once again set the benchmark, both in our on-track performance and in the transition of a global sports team like ours towards a future with zero emissions“.
STATEMENT SOURCE: FormulaPassion