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Mercedes not commenting on McLaren-Honda engine rumours

Niki Lauda has dodged speculation Mercedes could step in to help McLaren solve its performance crisis. Rumours swept the Melbourne paddock last weekend that, now into its third hapless season with works engine partner and sponsor Honda, McLaren is finally looking for the exit. The rumour goes that Eric Boullier is behind a plan to offload the Honda deal to Sauber, and tie up a return to customer Mercedes power for McLaren — perhaps even within this season. 'I cannot comment on this because I do not know about it,' Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda is quoted by Germany's Sport1. In Melbourne, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff was also asked about the McLaren rumours but would not comment...
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