Norbert Haug, Mercedes-Benz's motorsport director, has admitted that the German car manufacturer could supply engines to the former Honda Formula 1 team.
Despite the fact that Mercedes-Benz has already committed to supplying a customer team for the first time, with Force India using its engines in 2009, Haug said that it could be possible to offer a deal to Honda.
In an interview posted on autosport.com, Haug indicated "If there is a feasible solution with an investor for that team, we would be prepared to discuss it. But the financial background needs to be there. The financial feasibility is very important. It needs to be 100 per cent bullet proof."
Norbert Haug pinpointed that a potential extra customer engine deal would not disturb Mercedes' current F1 operations, despite the challenges of adapting its power plant to last for three races and introducing the infamous KERS system.
photo:Honda
Despite the fact that Mercedes-Benz has already committed to supplying a customer team for the first time, with Force India using its engines in 2009, Haug said that it could be possible to offer a deal to Honda.
In an interview posted on autosport.com, Haug indicated "If there is a feasible solution with an investor for that team, we would be prepared to discuss it. But the financial background needs to be there. The financial feasibility is very important. It needs to be 100 per cent bullet proof."
Norbert Haug pinpointed that a potential extra customer engine deal would not disturb Mercedes' current F1 operations, despite the challenges of adapting its power plant to last for three races and introducing the infamous KERS system.
photo:Honda