Aston Martin F1 “I’m very interested in partnering with Audi”[F1-Gate .com]

The Aston Martin F1 team admits that they are “very interested” in partnering with Audi in 2026.

Volkswagen Group’s board of directors approves Porsche and Audi’s plans to enter F1. Regarding Porsche, it is widely rumored that it will enter into a technical contract with the engine division of Red Bull Racing.

Regarding Audi, it is said that it will be a more serious plan, and it is said that it wants to manufacture its own engine based on the engine design developed by Porsche in 2019 and operate the F1 team as a constructors.

Williams is mentioned as one of the teams rumored to have a contract with Audi, but team representative Jost Capito pushed the “execution” button to ensure that the Volkswagen Group will enter F1. Warn that it is not.

When asked that Williams, like Aston Martin, was interested in signing with Audi, Jost Capito commented, “I think it’s the same for us.”

“But I don’t think the board has decided to enter F1. They just decided that they could continue to investigate it.”

However, Ferrari’s F1 team representative Mattia Binotto said the only obstacle to the Volkswagen Group’s entry into F1 was the final decision on the 2026 engine rules, which should be done “by June.” Suggested.

“Not only is it important for the Volkswagen Group, but it is also important for us to define these regulations,” said Mattia Binotto.

Audi reportedly tried to buy a majority stake in McLaren in a € 650 million deal, but McLaren allegedly declined because the Volkswagen Group sought too much control. There is.

However, former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher said Lawrence Stroll benefited from the apparent performance struggle in the partnership with Audi, despite the heavy spending of the Aston Martin F1 team. I think it will be a great opportunity to raise and cash out “investment”.

“I find this possibility very appealing to teams that don’t have an automaker on their side,” said Mike Krack, head of the Aston Martin F1 team.

“So if you say you’re not interested in that, I think we’re lying. I’m sure I’m very interested in talking.”

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