Two F1 teams have admitted their opposition amid rumours Mercedes is preparing to help Honda finally get up to speed in Formula 1.
The rumour has been taking shape in recent weeks, and in Barcelona it emerged that the Austrian company Avl might also get involved to help Honda finally end its reliability and performance crisis.
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff, however, is not confirming the rumblings: “Honda is a large and prestigious company,” he told Spain’s El Mundo Deportivo. “They’re in a difficult situation now but I’m sure they will find a way out and do not need our help.