Winning both championships this season seemed to be the target for Zak Brown-led McLaren in the 2025 F1 season. However, they might face some trouble in the upcoming season as Mercedes has just dropped an interesting statement.

With the changing regulations in the 2026 F1 season, a competitive and reliable engine is what the teams will be looking forward to. On the positive side, Mercedes and Ferrari are expected to have the strongest engines next year, directly helping McLaren.

But will that be the case? The recent hint from Mercedes says something else.

Zak Brown and Co. could face major hurdles in 2026

Mercedes engines have powered McLaren for a long time. In fact, even during their recent seasons when the team struggled for pace, their power units were rather strong.

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