Motor racing-McLaren to use Mercedes engines until at least 2015

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - McLaren will use Mercedes engines for at least the next six Formula One seasons, the team said on Monday after the German carmaker announced a takeover of champions Brawn.

"The agreement covers the next six Formula One seasons (2010-15) and also provides mechanisms whereby the partnership may continue beyond 2015," McLaren said in a statement.

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