XPB Images Daimler chairman and head of Mercedes Dieter Zetsche insists Red Bull “never formally asked” to be supplied with power units by the German constructor. The energy drinks giant sought to ditch its Renault supply last year amidst recurrent engine reliability and performance issues for the French manufacturer. Looking for a replacement, Red Bull tested the waters with Mercedes in order to secure its dominant PU106B unit. But while motorsport boss Toto Wolff initially said he was open to such deal, his company ultimately ruled out against powering a direct rival outfit. The decision even surprised F1 commercial rights boss Bernie Ecclestone, who thought an agreement...
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