Christian Horner reveals there are “major caveats” to solve before Red Bull -Porsche deal can “get anywhere near progression”
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There have been plenty of talks in the Formula 1 paddock about the coming of a potential deal between Porsche and Red Bull, using which, the German manufacturer is expected to make their entrance into Formula 1 in the recent future. But contrary to popular belief, the deal might take longer to finalize than the F1 fans had thought, because the two companies have to smoothen many wrinkles in the plan before they can come to a common ground to sign a contract.
In a recent interview, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner was asked to elaborate on their presumed deal with Porsche, and the Briton’s remarks were not very promising. Till now, the reports have said that a 10-year-deal between the two interested parties is on the cards. But, according to him, there are many obstacles they need to find solutions to before Red Bull and Porsche can agree upon a mutual contract.
Christian Horner gives his take on how long it would take before Red Bull signs deal with Porsche
While German car manufacturer Mercedes have already made themselves quite the name in Formula 1, the Volkswagen Group is yet to make its grand entrance into the highest league of motorsports. With Porsche and Audi scoring some deals with the existing racing teams in the coming years, the Volkswagen group wants to enter into F1, but the deals seem to be farther off the table than the fans had realised.
While the initial reports suggested that in F1 2026, we would get to see Porsche parts on Red Bull cars, the executive of the Milton-Keynnes-based team suggested that there have been a hold-up regarding the said deal.
Speaking of when we might finally hear some word about the much-talked-about deal between Red Bull and Porsche, Christian Horner said, “There’s some major caveats that we need to get past first before things can get anywhere near progression. That primarily focuses on what are the final technical, sporting and financial regulations for the power unit going to be.”
The Briton also said, “At that point then, we’re able to try and have a further discussion with the guys at Porsche. It’s going to be a reasonably lengthy process, I would assume. We’re really only at a discussion stage and there’s so many caveats based on regulations.”
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