<p>London: The Williams Formula One team will continue to use Mercedes engines until at least 2030, both parties announced on Monday.</p><p>The extension means Mercedes now has long-term contracts with three of the 10 teams, including their own factory outfit that seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton drives for. McLaren announced a similar deal last November.</p><p>The power unit rules are changing in 2026 in the sport's next big shakeup.</p><p>Williams have been powered by Mercedes engines since 2014 and their principal James Vowles was previously strategy director at Mercedes, joining from the Brackley-based team a year ago.</p>.Mercedes Benz lines up Rs 200 cr investment, to launch over 12 products in 2024.<p>"We have enjoyed a long-term partnership with Mercedes-Benz, and we are thrilled to extend this collaboration into the next era of Formula One," said Vowles.</p><p>"The expertise, support and technology that Mercedes brings to the table align perfectly with our team's aspirations in the medium and long term.</p><p>"This long-term agreement with Mercedes is a positive step and forms part of our objectives for the future, whilst we will still retain our design and manufacturing expertise and capabilities in-house."</p><p>Williams ended last season seventh overall, a big improvement from 10th in 2022. They will have the same driver lineup of Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant in 2024. </p>
<p>London: The Williams Formula One team will continue to use Mercedes engines until at least 2030, both parties announced on Monday.</p><p>The extension means Mercedes now has long-term contracts with three of the 10 teams, including their own factory outfit that seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton drives for. McLaren announced a similar deal last November.</p><p>The power unit rules are changing in 2026 in the sport's next big shakeup.</p><p>Williams have been powered by Mercedes engines since 2014 and their principal James Vowles was previously strategy director at Mercedes, joining from the Brackley-based team a year ago.</p>.Mercedes Benz lines up Rs 200 cr investment, to launch over 12 products in 2024.<p>"We have enjoyed a long-term partnership with Mercedes-Benz, and we are thrilled to extend this collaboration into the next era of Formula One," said Vowles.</p><p>"The expertise, support and technology that Mercedes brings to the table align perfectly with our team's aspirations in the medium and long term.</p><p>"This long-term agreement with Mercedes is a positive step and forms part of our objectives for the future, whilst we will still retain our design and manufacturing expertise and capabilities in-house."</p><p>Williams ended last season seventh overall, a big improvement from 10th in 2022. They will have the same driver lineup of Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant in 2024. </p>