From GMM

Mercedes-Benz's director of competition Norbert Haug has added yet another Formula 1 manufacturer's opposing voice to plans for a standard engine formula.

The representant of McLaren's carmaker partner Mercedes-Benz, Haug told Auto Motor und Sport that he does not "believe a single engine is feasible for the manufacturers".

Haug said F1 remains a technical challenge, but notes that "in recent years, technical excellence has been limited".

Mercedes therefore joins Ferrari, Toyota, Honda and BMW in spelling out their distaste at the prospect of a third party supplying either an engine or a mandatory detailed design in 2010 and beyond.

Toyota and Ferrari this week threatened to quit F1 over the issue, but Haug told Bild newspaper that he is hopeful a "solution can be found, but everyone must be prepared to compromise".


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