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Villeneuve: Mercedes power unit hype for 2026 ‘just rumors’
© XPB Michael Delaney
17/08/2025 at 14:2317/08/2025 at 13:33 As Formula 1 gears up for its next-generation cars in 2026, 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has downplayed assumptions that Mercedes will automatically reclaim their dominance, thanks to their storied power unit expertise. Mercedes’ engine prowess was unquestionably central to their commanding run at the start of the hybrid era in 2014, and which led to eight consecutive Constructors’ titles from 2014 to 2021 While the German manufacturer’s power unit was undeniably a cut above, leaving rivals scrambling to catch up, Villeneuve dismissed speculation that Mercedes’ excellence will guarantee the Silver...
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