Mercedes Power Return
Mercedes V6 hybrid power units have powered Williams since 2014, forming part of one of the most successful engine eras in Formula One.
Mercedes has supplied V6 hybrid Formula One power units to Williams since the 2014 season.
Quick Facts
- Key era characteristic
- Front-Running Competitiveness & Consistent Podium Contention
- Primary goal
- Championship Points & Podium Finishes
Lore & Background
The Mercedes V6 hybrid engine is a 1.6-litre, hybrid turbocharged V6 with MGU-K and MGU-H systems. It has been used by the Mercedes works team and customer teams including Williams, McLaren, and Alpine. Historically, Mercedes also supplied Force India, Racing Point Force India, Racing Point, Aston Martin, Lotus, and Manor.
Reader's Guide
The engine produces between 840 hp and 1080 hp at 15,000 rpm over its development. As of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, Mercedes-powered cars have scored 160 pole positions and won 150 of 264 races, along with 8 drivers' championships and 10 constructors' championships.
Did You Know?
- The Mercedes V6 hybrid engine broke the record for most wins in a season in 2016, later surpassed by Honda with Red Bull Racing in 2023.
- Lewis Hamilton won six drivers' championships and the Mercedes factory team won eight consecutive constructors' championships with this engine.
- The Mercedes-AMG One hypercar uses a modified version of the PU106B Hybrid engine, producing 422 kW from the internal combustion engine alone.
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