Formula 1: The team principal of Red Bull Christian Horner feels a potential engine tie-up between Red Bull and Porsche would be ‘eye-watering and exciting’. At present, Red Bull is in the development of its own power unit. Follow Formula 1 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The Red Bull team boss said, “Firstly, it’s great news for Formula 1 that brands such as Porsche and Audi are looking at entering the category. And it’s great to hear there is that clear intention subject to the regulations to enter the sport. Now, where we are on our journey with Red Bull Powertrains, it’s non-dependent on an OEM coming in and partnering with the team.”
Formula 1: Christian Horner SUPER EXCITED about possible Red Bull-Porsche TIE-UP, confirms ‘we will have DETAILED discussions’
“But, of course, it would be very logical to hold those discussions. And now we have that clarity from VW’s side. It would be sensible for us to engage in more detailed discussions. It’s exciting for Formula 1. It’s exciting for Porsche and Audi. And a potential link-up with Red Bull would be eye-wateringly exciting,” he further added.
Last week, Volkswagen, the parent organization of Porsche and Audi, affirmed they had entered the ‘last assessment stage’ over plans to enter Formula 1. It will happen when new power unit guidelines are presented in 2026.
The German manufacturer is waiting for the final agreement on the new engine formula to be reached in the coming months. Meanwhile, Volkswagen was previously supposed to just enter F1 with one brand.
However, there is now a solid opportunity both will join the network yet have various game plans. Audi possibly goes solo with a works group, possibly purchasing a current group. While Porsche collaborates with Red Bull’s new Powertrains division.
Formula 1: Christian Horner SUPER EXCITED about possible Red Bull-Porsche TIE-UP, confirms ‘we will have DETAILED discussions’
Affirming Red Bull’s advancement on their new engine project, Horner uncovered it will move into its new Milton Keynes office one month from now.
Porsche and Red Bull are closing on a partnership that would see the German marque finally return to #F1 as an engine supplier in 2026.
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— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) February 18, 2022
Furthermore, he guaranteed a single-cylinder engine built to 2026 spec will be on the dyno ‘quickly’. In spite of the fact that it is perceived this can’t occur before July.
Meanwhile, Red Bull are facing their own issues with the engine this year. From the first three races, Verstappen had to retire from two races which meant he lost a handful of points. For a team that makes energy drinks, getting on top of their engine issues would take some time. Honda, who used to help Red Bull in the engine department, left Formula 1 last year itself.
Formula 1: Christian Horner SUPER EXCITED about possible Red Bull-Porsche TIE-UP, confirms ‘we will have DETAILED discussions’
