Mercedes is in F1 to show they can build the best engine 24 December, 2013 Dieter Zetsche with Niki Lauda Mercedes has ruled out cooperating with Renault in the development of its all-new turbo V6 engines for Formula 1, and have warned that a ‘common engine' for F1 would signal their departure as they are in the sport to prove they can build the best engine. On the road-car side, however, Mercedes and Renault-Nissan do cooperate, and it is expected the alliance will only be expanded further in the months to come. Henry Foy, a correspondent for the Financial Times, said the cooperation comes as 'all global carmakers explore partnerships and joint ventures to reduce costs and grow in...
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