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Marcus Ericsson: 'Sauber-Honda engine deal in doubt'

Marcus Ericsson admits that the identity of Sauber's engine supplier for 2018 is in doubt.

Marcus Ericsson has admitted that the identity of Sauber's engine supplier for 2018 is in doubt.

Earlier, the Swiss team inked a contract to become Honda's first F1 customer, but rumours suggest the deal could now be scrapped.

"To be honest, a lot has happened over the past few days," Swedish driver Ericsson said.

"Frederic [Vasseur]'s first priority is to look into the matter."

Asked if he would be happy with a Honda engine next year, Ericsson answered: "If Honda is 100% focused on success, then it's good for Sauber. Otherwise not.

"I understand the question, but I don't really know what to think of it."

Meanwhile, amid speculation that Ericsson is too closely linked to Sauber's new owners, incoming boss Vasseur told L'Equipe: "The future of a team should not depend on a single driver.

"I will have the last word on the driver question in the future."

The 2017 championship continues on Sunday with the British Grand Prix.

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