Power divides people. An example of this is the association they are about to close and announce Red Bull and Porsche from 2026, with the German firm as the new engine supplier for those from Milton Keynes in search of success. It was taken for granted, but the announcement was postponed. It is surprising to see that finally, another brand of the Volkswagen Group, Audi, has announced before it jumps into F1 from 2026, as it is believed that it will be before Porsche has made its entry into the ‘Great Circus’ public. In recent weeks, things have been complicated by the differences in power positions that both parties will have on the project. And finally, according to ‘Auto Motor und Sport’, after the breakdown of negotiations, Porsche finally refused to become a partner of the group led by Christian Horner. A script turn in just a few weeks, I mean a movie.
The statements made in recent days by Red Bull leaders were not all positive and indicated that everything could fall apart. “Porsche will not be a shareholder of Red Bull,” even the adviser Helmut Marko pointed out last weekend in Zandvoort.
There was speculation that Porsche wanted to enter into a partnership with Red Bull by acquiring 50% of the team’s shares, and not just as a driver for the Milton Keynes team to replace Honda with the new 2026 engine. But Red Bull made it clear that in his team, they need to maintain a position of strength: “It has to be the way we see the race. We are an independent team. This is how we have always worked and it is necessary for the future ,” said Chris Horner, Red Bull Team Principal, on Sky.
Now, Red Bull is responding by slamming the door shut. “The premise has always been that an association will be based on a level playing field, which will include not only an engine association but also the team. This will not be achieved,” said the brand via the German specialist portal ‘Auto Motor und Sport’.
Porsche said it would not partner with Red Bull for the 2026 season after talks broke down.
In this situation, it remains to be seen if Honda decides to take a step back and join forces again with Red Bull.
Source: La Verdad
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