Sports · 3 March 2026
Mercedes chief: Works team proximity gives 2026 F1 edge.
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Mercedes HPP chief Hywel Thomas suggests the "works team" advantage remains a vital edge for the 2026 F1 season. While regulations mandate equal engine parity for customers like McLaren and Williams, Thomas argues that the geographical and organisational proximity between the Brixworth engine base and the Brackley factory streamlines development.
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