Last summer Porsche's entry into Formula 1 now seemed certain. During the race weekend in Monza, however, the negotiation failure between the Volkswagen Group brand and Red Bull. The failure also obtained from the talks with Mclaren has made Porsche's feat was almost impossible to enter the Circus.
Porsche: the Formula 1 dream fades
A dream that will never come true – at least until the next regulatory change – that of Porsche to return to the track on Formula 1 single-seaters. The revolution of power unit regulation it seemed to be the perfect opportunity for a comeback in style for the Stuttgart automaker, which hasn't taken part in a grand prix since 1991.
The deposition and registration of the F1nally group appeared as an unequivocal sign of an agreement reached with the Milton Keynes stable. The will to acquire 50% of the shares by the Volkswagen group had been considered by Red Bull one too invasive move, which cost Porsche entry into the pinnacle of motorsport.
Mclaren's rejection
After Red Bull's two of spades, possible alternatives had emerged that would have allowed Porsche not to give up on this project. The German group also owns Audi ed got a deal with Sauber just with the latter. Excluding Sauber, Porsche could have tried again with teams like Mclaren and Williams. Although the rumors that arose after the Mexico City Grand Prix approached Porsche to Williams, it is actually the other English team, that of Woking, which has carried on certain discussions.
Preliminary talks with Mclaren but they have not evolved as hoped. Domenicali had said it: "The more time passes, the more difficult it will be find an agreement” and so it was. The ride ends here of Porsche to enter Formula 1. He will have to wait at least 10 years to be able to make his debut with the same skills as those already present in this prestigious category.
Porsche's change of course will lead the automaker to focus 100% in other categories in which it is already engaged, i.e Formula E and WEC Hypercars!
