Christian Horner, the head of the Red Bull team, has acknowledged that the organization may eventually work with Porsche in Formula 1.
Red Bull and Porsche, according to Horner, had a "good discussion," but there were "several huge caveats we need to get beyond before things get close to advance."
These emphasize the long-overdue completion of the 2026 engine regulations.
According to legal documents submitted to the authorities, Porsche might acquire up to a 50% stake in Red Bull.
Horner, however, asserted that at this time, there was no written agreement of any kind.
Porsche and Audi have both opted to compete in Formula One, according to the CEO of the VW Group, which owns Porsche, who stated this in May.
Audi is anticipated to own a team, while Porsche has long been anticipated to work with Red Bull as an engine supplier. The favorites are Swiss-based Sauber, who are presently competing as Alfa Romeo.
Both are, however, awaiting the completion of the 2026 engine rules, which have often been postponed due to disagreements among parties about the specifics of the standards.
The 1.6-liter V6 turbo hybrid power unit will still have the same basic design; however, a new energy-recovery system will provide a larger share of the engine's overall power output.
F1 is also dedicated to creating entirely sustainable synthetic fuels that emit just the amount of carbon removed from the environment during their manufacturing process, making them carbon-neutral throughout their entire life cycle.
By removing the complex MGU-H, the hybrid component that recovers energy from the turbo, the hybrid system is made simpler.
The finer points of the regulations, such as how much assistance will be provided to new producers to come up to speed and the financial restrictions on design and operation, have not yet been decided.
"At that time, we can go down and have another conversation with the Porsche folks, and it's going to be a really protracted process," added Horner.
But the most important question is: Will a Porsche or an Audi be able to enter Formula One under the 2026 regulations?
Porsche is anticipated to collaborate with the newly established Red Bull Powertrains department to create a new engine for the 2026 regulations. Porsche will contribute considerable funding and technological know-how.
Red Bull is considered to be dedicated to the sport for at least the rest of this decade and the alliance is not the start of a departure plan from F1.
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