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Porsche and Red Bull are no longer talking about a collaboration ahead of 2026 because they have ‘quite different’ DNA
Porsche and Red Bull have ended talks over Porsche joining Formula One, but the German sports car brand remains interested in entering the racing series. Porsche have tried their luck in Formula E but now they seem to be poised to take the big leap to F1. However, their plans have received a considerable dent after talks between them and Red Bull have broken down.
“The two companies have now jointly come to the conclusion that these talks will no longer be continued,” Porsche AG said in a statement. Media reports had suggested long-standing talks between Porsche and Red Bull were stalling due to a gap between how much control the Porsche wanted and what Red Bull was prepared to give. Red Bull principal Christian Horner ruled out a Porsche takeover last Friday and said any partnership would have to be on the Formula One team’s terms.
Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner said, “There was never a financial discussion. Porsche is a great brand, but the DNA is quite different. During the discussion process it became clear that there was a strategic non-alignment. Red Bull has demonstrated what it’s capable of in F1. And obviously, as an independent team and now engine manufacturer we look forward to go to competing against the OEMs with the powertrain as well as the chassis.
Formula One’s governing body in August approved engine regulations for 2026, significantly increasing electrical power, using 100% sustainable fuels and removing the current Motor Generator Unit Heat (MGU-H) element, reportedly a pre-requisite for the Volkswagen Group brands to come in. Audi announced in August it would build an engine in Germany and enter in 2026 with an existing team, likely to be Sauber, and the sport has been waiting for Porsche’s move.
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