McLﷺaren will be able to navigate any financial implications brought about by an early divorce with Formula 1 engine partner Honda, according to executive director Zak Brown.

McLaren is set to 🐠finalise a decis🍌ion on its engine supplier for 2018 in the coming days, with Renault emerging as a possible alternative after three difficult seasons with Honda since its return to the sport.

Honda is known to contribute a significant level of financial support to McLaren's F1 operation as part of its engine deal, leading to 🅘questions as to whether the team could afford to cut ties.

Brown stressed that McLaren w🦩ould prioritise its sporting interests in 2018, believing it can battle through any commercial concerns that linger in the event of a split with Honda.

"We c♏an't afford not to be on the podium," Brown said.

"I🍰t's a big dꦜecision that has lots of elements to it, and economics are one.

"Fortunately 🅘we have extremely committed shareholders that we can make a sporting decision and deal with the economics.

"We're not financialඣ⭕ly challenged. We can navigate any financial situation."

An🌳y deal for McLaren to cut ties with Honda appears to hinge on Toro Rosso agreeing to a partnership with the Japanese manufacturer, with its current Ren🐠ault engine supply moving in the opposite direction.