The news you don't expect has finally become official. Let's talk about the deal Porsche-Red Bull which underwent a decisive braking in view of the 2026.
Porsche-Red Bull, there is the announcement
Ad announce the stop it was right there German car manufacturer that, through a statementSaid:
“The premises have always been those of an agreement based on a level playing field, which did not only include an engine partnership, but also the team. And the latter goal cannot be achieved. With the finalization of the 2026 regulatory change, Formula 1 undoubtedly remains an attractive scenario for Porsche, and therefore we will continue to monitor it“.
Horner: 'We have very different DNAs'
Behind this stormy stop, as the negotiation has been going on for some time it seemed ready to end, there is the choice of Porsche which did not like to remain only a partner of engines. It was Christian who rejected this offer at Red Bull Horner together with Helmut Marko. Christian himself Horner and she then explained her choices exclusive to Motorsport.com.
“Obviously, given that Red Bull will become an engine manufacturer in 2026, it has always been natural to have discussions. These discussions came to an end and we came to the conclusion that it was not right for Red Bull's involvement in F1. We committed to becoming a powertrain manufacturer a year and a half ago, or so. We have invested a lot in structures and people and the first Red Bull engine was fired up about a month ago. There has never been a financial discussion. Porsche is a great brand. But DNA is very different. During the discussion process it became clear that there was a strategic mismatch."
Now what?
With this sensational twist, Red Bull will acquire and produce its own engine, and the return of Honda it is not so a utopia. On the other side, however, all that remains is to wait and understand Porsche's future intentions. The idea of the Volkswagen brand is to officially enter the Formula One by 2026 but, with the entry of Audi probably alongside Sauber, today it is difficult to think which team will sit down at the table to start a new negotiation.
STATEMENT SOURCE: Motorsport.com/FormulaPassion
