Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren F1, acknowledged that he had talked with Audi about the possibility of participating in the Volkswagen Group and said he thinks Porsche will also partner with Red Bull.
There is increasing coverage of the Volkswagen Group’s entry into F1 and it is reported that they are keenly interested in including both Audi and Porsche brands in 2026, when the next-generation F1 power unit will be introduced. There is.
There was speculation that Audi was considering taking over the car business with the McLaren F1 team as a quick way to the F1 grid, but those discussions ended without agreement.
Zak Brown believes that at least one of the two iconic names is likely to compete in F1, but McLaren F1 says it doesn’t intend to rush to decide their future.
“I’ve heard they’re going to do something with Red Bull at Porsche,” Zak Brown said.
“I think they talked to a few people on the grid. As you can imagine, we’re talking, but we’re very happy with where we are in the short and medium term. is doing”
“Therefore, we will keep an eye on whether they will participate in the sport. I don’t think it is clearly decided.”
“And if they enter F1, we have a contract throughout the season. Naturally, we evaluate where we are and who is in the sport, and when the time comes, 2026 I’m going to make a decision about the year. “
McLaren began working with Mercedes again early last season after a period with Honda and Renault. According to the announcement at that time, the partnership was up to “at least the 2024 season.”
RACER reports that the first negotiations between Porsche and Red Bull took place.
Honda withdraws from F1, Red Bull F1 takes over the intellectual property rights of the F1 engine from Honda and establishes a new engine division, Red Bull Powertrains. Not only chassis constructors, but also an engine supplier.
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