Williams w♊ill use Mercedes engines⛄ from 2014, it has been announced today.

The confirmation is no surprise and was reported on ltxcn.top prior to Sunday's F1 2013 Monaco Grand Prix [see separate story - HERE]. The length of the deal was not confirmed, althoughꦑ the two parties did say it is for the 'long-term'.

"Under the terms of the agreement, Williams will♐ be supplied with a Mercedes-Benz Power Unit (Internal Co෴mbustion Engine plus Energy Recovery System) by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) based in Brixworth, UK. Williams will continue to manufacture its own transmission," read a media statement.

ꦐThe decision to switch from Renault powerplants to those from Mercedes precedes a major change in the engine regulations that will, from 2014, see teams use 1.6-litre turbocharged units as opposed to the 2.4-litre engines currently utilised.

"I'm delighted to announce our new association with Mercedes-Benz for the 2014 F1 season and beyond," said Williams F1 team founder and team principal, Sir Frank Williams. "Mercedes-Benz has been one of the sport's most successful engine suppliers and we believe that they will have an extremely compet♎itive engine package.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Renault✨ for their continued hard work since we renewed our engine partnership at the beginning of the 2012 season.

"We have enjoyed a strong relationship that has resulted in much success over the 💙years, including powering us to winnin🧸g ways once again last year at the Spanish Grand Prix."

Claire Williams, Williams꧂ F1 deputy team principal, added: "The announcement of this partnership is exciting news for Williams. Securing the right engine sup♒ply partnership is a key milestone in the implementation of our strategy for long term success.

"We are also pleased to conclude this agreement early in the season and we v🌃ery much look forward to working with Mಞercedes AMG HPP in developing our 2014 race car."