Porsche was involved in serious talks with Red Bull over a potential Formula 1 partnership. Although talks reached an advanced stage, the deal ultimately fell through and the Stuttgart-based automaker was left without an F1 partner. However, the brand remains interested in joining the fastest motorsport series in the world and there is even confirmation coming from the FIA.
Our colleagues from Motorsport.com report that motor racing’s governing body sent a memo after a meeting of its World Motor Sport Council yesterday regarding the 2026 Formula 1 engine rules. The message did not include detailed information on Porsche’s plans to enter F1, although he confirmed there was still interest in the marque.
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“At Spa-Francorchamps in August, Audi announced that it would join the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2026 as a powertrain manufacturer. This announcement was an endorsement of the hard work of all stakeholders to develop these regulations. We also note that Porsche is still in discussion with the Formula 1 teams.”
That’s literally all the FIA had to say about Porsche’s plans and Motorsport.com sees Williams as the most possible new partner. There’s also Andretti as a potential new entry, who could also be linked to a deal with Porsche. American Andretti is actively seeking entry into Formula 1, but other teams have so far expressed resistance. With the inclusion of a top automaker, however, things could change.
Porsche and Red Bull were at an advanced stage of talks, reaching the point where the automaker was seeking clearance from competition authorities for the deal to be approved. However, Red Bull has decided that the DNAs of the two companies are very different and this could compromise Red Bull’s independence. Porsche, in turn, was unhappy with the end of talks and in September appeared to have very limited options to continue its F1 efforts.
In early September, our sister site Motorsport.com reported that Porsche effectively wanted to take a 50% stake in Red Bull’s F1 business. Apparently, Red Bull was unhappy with such a deal and called off the talks.
Porsche was involved in serious talks with Red Bull over a potential Formula 1 partnership. Although talks reached an advanced stage, the deal ultimately fell through and the Stuttgart-based automaker was left without an F1 partner. However, the brand remains interested in joining the fastest motorsport series in the world and there is even confirmation coming from the FIA.
Our colleagues from Motorsport.com report that motor racing’s governing body sent a memo after a meeting of its World Motor Sport Council yesterday regarding the 2026 Formula 1 engine rules. The message did not include detailed information on Porsche’s plans to enter F1, although he confirmed there was still interest in the marque.
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“At Spa-Francorchamps in August, Audi announced that it would join the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2026 as a powertrain manufacturer. This announcement was an endorsement of the hard work of all stakeholders to develop these regulations. We also note that Porsche is still in discussion with the Formula 1 teams.”
That’s literally all the FIA had to say about Porsche’s plans and Motorsport.com sees Williams as the most possible new partner. There’s also Andretti as a potential new entry, who could also be linked to a deal with Porsche. American Andretti is actively seeking entry into Formula 1, but other teams have so far expressed resistance. With the inclusion of a top automaker, however, things could change.
Porsche and Red Bull were at an advanced stage of talks, reaching the point where the automaker was seeking clearance from competition authorities for the deal to be approved. However, Red Bull has decided that the DNAs of the two companies are very different and this could compromise Red Bull’s independence. Porsche, in turn, was unhappy with the end of talks and in September appeared to have very limited options to continue its F1 efforts.
In early September, our sister site Motorsport.com reported that Porsche effectively wanted to take a 50% stake in Red Bull’s F1 business. Apparently, Red Bull was unhappy with such a deal and called off the talks.