“At McLaren, we have the motivation, the desire and the resource to be a competitive force in 2018,” he said. Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Executive Chairman and Executive Committee principal McLaren Group, described the deal as the start of “a fresh chapter in the McLaren story”, adding that they “can’t wait to get started”. We know that McLaren will push us hard on track and this competition will be to the benefit of all.” “This alliance is not only technical and sporting, but also comes with marketing and communication benefits. “This is a strategic decision,” said Jerome Stoll, President of Renault Sport Racing. The deal means that in addition to their own works squad, Renault will have two other championship-winning teams – McLaren and Red Bull – providing feedback on engine development next year.
We’re convinced that we can bring real value to Renault Sport Racing as we work alongside it to develop this current power unit into a regular race winner.” “As an organisation, McLaren has always worked extremely hard to form lasting partnerships with its technical suppliers. “Today’s announcement gives us the stability we need to move ahead with our chassis and technical programme for 2018 without any further hesitation,” said Zak Brown, McLaren Technology Group Executive Director. McLaren say their Renault partnership will be one that will challenge for victory, following three disappointing seasons with Honda power. In that period they scored 137 points together, with two fourth places their best results.
Meanwhile, Toro Rosso have struck a multi-year agreement to put Honda’s power units in the back of their cars from 2018, having used Renault engines this year as well in 20.
Despite a combined Formula 1 presence that stretches back to 1977, it will mark the first time that the two brands have ever collaborated. McLaren have agreed an engine supply partnership with Renault for the 2018, 20 seasons.
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