While Pat Symonds isn’t surprised by the performance Mercedes has produced from its power unit in the V6 hybrid era, he admits he didn’t anticipate its rivals to continue to trail for so long in Formula 1. Since the switch to V6 hybrids in 2014, F1 has been dominated by Mercedes and its power unit with the German manufacturer storming to six consecutive world drivers’ and constructors’ championships. Former Williams technical chief Symonds, who use Mercedes as its engine supplier, says its facilities, financial backing and engineering input made it clear to see how it became so dominant under the current engine rules. “It’s been amazingly impressive,” Symonds, who is now...
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