SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Honda will supply the Swiss-based Sauber Formula One team with engines from 2018 as well as McLaren in a move that the Japanese manufacturer hopes will help speed up the development of its troubled power unit. No details about the cost or duration were given, although it is likely to be until 2020 at least. Under Formula One rules designed to ensure no team is left without an engine supply, manufacturers are obliged to supply a team if they have spare capacity and are asked to. Champions Mercedes currently supply three of the 10 teams, as do Renault and Ferrari, while Honda have only one partner. Sauber principal Monisha Kaltenborn said the deal was part of the team's realignment and recovery as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in Formula One.

Source: The Star April 30, 2017 08:03 UTC