Christian Horner insists Red Bull is not going to lose out long-term after talks with Porsche collapsed final week – with the workforce principal saying that the German producer “were getting a little bit ahead of themselves.”
Championship leaders Red Bull had been in talks for months with Porsche a few potential deal from 2026, when new rules come into play in Formula 1.
However, the German model publicly introduced final week that these discussions had bore no fruit, with Red Bull and their main personnel eager to remain unbiased.
Horner stated after the Italian Grand Prix in Monza that Porsche “were slightly getting a little bit ahead of themselves”, with no settlement ever signed, however delved into extra element why a partnership didn’t come to fruition.
“Obviously as we’ve been on this journey there’s been some discussion with Porsche along the way – a phenomenal company, great brand,” Horner advised Sky F1. “But it was felt that the fit just isn’t quite right for where we’re going and the journey we’re on.”
“We are a race team fundamentally and that enables us to make quick decisions and react very quickly. I think we’ve seen on so many occasions manufacturers have been less autonomous in their decision-making.
“That was a key aspect of protecting what we have and how we operate, which has proved to be reasonably successful.”
Red Bull have fashioned their very own powertrains firm in Milton Keynes, with greater than 300 individuals employed already, with a view to offering energy items for the brand new engine guidelines in 4 years time.
“Our strategy to have engine and chassis all under one roof in one campus remains absolutely unchanged,” stated Horner. “At no point was this dependent on the involvement of an investor or a manufacturer or an OEM (original equipment manufacturer).”
“Having done our due diligence we felt that actually we were in good shape, and with the recruitment that we’ve made technically we don’t feel at any real disadvantage to our competitor. We’re in a position with our recruitment and investment in the facility to do all aspects of the power unit. We’re pushing ahead. We’re not contingent or dependent on other potential partnerships.”
Audi, a fellow VW producer, introduced final month that they’re becoming a member of F1 in 2026 and they’re anticipated to affix forces with Alfa Romeo.
Source: www.unbiased.co.uk