Red Bull explains why Porsche deal failed

Porsche said on Friday it will not be partnering with Red Bull as an engine manufacturer in 2026, and that talks have broken down more than everyone agreed to a few weeks ago.Partnerships have always been based on a level playing field, not just engine partnerships, but teams as well. I couldn’t do this. “, lamented the Stuttgart company that built engines in his factory and wanted to take over 50% of the energy drinks team. For this reason, Red Bull team principal Chris Horner held a press conference in Monza with team hospitality to clarify what happened.

“It wasn’t a surprise.” Christian has spoken out about the news Porsche has announced, revealing that it intends to build his team’s engines at its own factory for 2026. red bull powertrain, created by Red Bull for 2021 after Honda’s farewell announcement to F1. The creation of this structure will allow Red Bull to manage the current Honda power unit until 2025, and facilities will be created for this opportunity and for Horner, hiring several engineers from the Japanese brand for this project. .

“Porsche is a great brand, a great company and I wish them the best of luck in their future, but obviously Red Bull’s direction is clear. We embarked on this journey after Honda withdrew from F1. I was. We set up a facility in Milton Keynes and recruited the best talent in the sport. Today, in a state-of-the-art facility, he employs over 300 people. Before the summer break, we tested the first prototype of the full V6 engine for 2026.world Our strategy of having the engine and chassis under one roof and on campus with engineers and designers sitting next to engineers and chassis designers hasn’t changed at all.‘ he expressed.

“We have never relied on the involvement of investors or manufacturers. Our focus is on the future, 2026, and we look forward to the next new and exciting chapter for Red Bull,” added Horner. .