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Red Bull never asked for engine - Mercedes

 XPB Images Niki Lauda says Red Bull never asked Mercedes to supply it with power units amid speculation over its future. Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has threatened to quit on numerous occasions if the team does not receive a competitive power unit next season having severed ties with former supplier Renault. While Mercedes was thought to be Red Bull’s first choice - with Toto Wolff having previously referenced a potential deal - Mercedes opted against supplying the four-time constructors’ champions. However, Lauda now claims there was never a firm approach from Red Bull requesting Mercedes power units. “I spoke to Bernie [Ecclestone] about this engine deal and it...
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