MARTIN WHITMARSH

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal says that 300 races is a significant milestone for the partnership

'; ?> “300 Grands Prix is a significant milestone in the partnership between McLaren and ExxonMobil, Mercedes-Benz and Enkei. The technical landscape of Formula 1™ has changed massively since our partnerships began, but our commitment to excellence has been constant. We all want to win.

“As the technical demands of the sport have changed, Mobil 1 have rapidly and successfully evolved their product to remain at the forefront of competition, just as we adapt our cars continuously throughout each season. It’s not just a simple case of more power and less friction; more volumetrically efficient fuel gives us a strategic advantage, too.

“Likewise Mercedes-Benz have pushed the boundaries of what is possible, with a succession of lighter, more powerful and durable engines over the course of our partnership. The 2.4-liter V8 engines we run today rev higher, last longer, and are as powerful as the 3.0-liter V10s we were using when our partnerships with Mercedes-Benz and ExxonMobil began in 1995. This is a compelling demonstration of how racing improves the breed.

“Every element of our car is subject to constant development and that includes the wheels. Enkei are world leaders in the art of creating the lightest, stiffest racing wheels.

“It’s a privilege to work with partners that share our values: proud of our performance but never content with it, always looking to do better. I genuinely believe that’s why our partnerships have such tremendous longevity.”

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