McLaren Racing and Renault Sport Racing have officially confirmed their partnership for the upcoming 2021 Formula 1 season. This announcement comes after months of speculation and rumors about McLaren’s potential switch from their current engine supplier, Mercedes, to Renault.

The new partnership marks a return to Renault engines for McLaren, who last used them in 2018 before switching to Mercedes. The decision to return to Renault power units was based on the performance and reliability of the French manufacturer’s engines, as well as the potential for improved collaboration between the two teams.

Renault Sport Racing has a successful history in Formula 1, with multiple world championships to their name. McLaren, on the other hand, is one of the most iconic and successful teams in the sport, with a rich history dating back to the 1960s.

Both teams are hoping that this new partnership will help them achieve better results on the track and improve their competitiveness in the highly competitive world of Formula 1. The technical collaboration between McLaren and Renault will see both teams working closely together to develop and improve their cars, as well as sharing resources and expertise.

McLaren Racing CEO, Zak Brown, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating that “this is a very important step for McLaren Racing. Renault has a rich history in Formula 1 and we believe that their engines will provide us with the power and reliability we need to compete at the highest level.”

Meanwhile, Renault Sport Racing Managing Director, Cyril Abiteboul, added, “McLaren is a legendary team with a strong heritage and we are thrilled to be partnering with them for the upcoming season. We believe that our engines, coupled with McLaren’s expertise and resources, will make for a winning combination on the track.”

Overall, the McLaren Racing and Renault Sport Racing partnership is set to be an exciting and promising venture in the world of Formula 1. Fans of both teams will be eagerly anticipating the start of the 2021 season to see how this new partnership will impact their performance on the track.