Fans react to Williams and Mercedes partnership contract extension

On Friday morning, Williams announced that they have agreed to a new long-term power unit partnership deal with Mercedes. The Williams car has been powered by a Mercedes engine since the start of the 2014 Formula 1 season and that will last for five years past 2021. 

Despite having the F1 world champions engine, Williams have slumped to a new low over the last two seasons. During the current year, Williams have scored just one point which came through the help of other teams penalties. A lot of fans picked up on this and were pleased a new long-term deal was secure as consistency helps improvement. 

Excellent, consistency is the key to constant improvement. Onwards and upwards back to where you belong!

— Bryce Beeston (@btbeeston) September 13, 2019

Hope this allows you guys to get the car built around a strong engine, I'd love to see Williams on a podium in 2020

— Vegasx07 (@Vegasx07) September 13, 2019

Very nice, youre making great progress, i hope youre back in the game next year!

— LU1J1X #AH19 (@LU1J1X) September 13, 2019

While some other fans couldn't help but add in a cheeky dig. 

5 more years with Mercedes engine so if their car crashes and can't fix the car in a short time, they can blow your engine

— Lando Norris Türkiye (@LandoTurkiye) September 13, 2019

Hopefully you still exist by that time

— Bob (@NineToFiveBob) September 13, 2019