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Sauber aims to finalise engine deal before summer break

New Sauber team principal Fred Vasseur is hoping to finalise a 2018 engine supply deal before the summer break. The Frenchman has also made it clear that the Swiss team has to have current technology rather than year-old units, despite the inevitable extra cost. Sauber finally confirmed earlier today that it has cancelled plans to join forces with Honda next year, leaving it temporarily without a future supply contract. "We did it mutually," said Vasseur of the change of plans. "I think the start of the discussion between Honda and Sauber was eight months ago, and the situation changed drastically on both sides. "We reached the stage that at one point it was better for...
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