Porsche intends to buy half of Red Bull’s Formula 1 team, according to details published in a document sent to Morocco’s antitrust regulator Conseil de la Consensus that appeared on Wednesday. .
The German carmaker and the Austrian energy drink/racing giant have had to seek approval for their long-rumored relationship from various governments around the world, and Morocco has announced it. declare numbers. The agency was informed of the plan on July 8, according to German site MotorsportTotal.com by ESPN.
Porsche and Red Bull are said to be hoping to announce the news in time Austrian Grand Prix at the end of next week, but F1 did not approve the proposed 2026 power unit regulations as expected at the time. As Porsche will support Red Bull Powertrains in development and production, the sports car manufacturer’s investment depends on confirmation of future engine specifications.
To its credit, Red Bull doesn’t really shy away from acknowledging all this anymore; even calling it an “open secret” would be prudent. Are from ESPN:
On Thursday, Red Bull issued a statement to ESPN saying Porsche’s involvement with the F1 team and the newly launched powertrain division was still under discussion, but also mentioned final approval. 2026 engine regulations, which are expected to be finalized by the FIA. World Motor Sports Council in August.
“Further speculation has been reported about Porsche’s potential future involvement in Red Bull Powertrains and the Red Bull Formula One team. As stated before, companies remain engaged in constructive discussions,” the Red Bull statement said.
“We all look forward to the satisfactory completion of the FIA’s various sporting, financial and technical regulations for 2026.”
It seems that when those regs – that Porsche and Audi have a strong influence to justify their involvement – already clear, the partnership should be announced shortly. That could happen as soon as August 4, right at the start of F1’s month-long summer break, according to Motorsport.com.
The key to the rules coming in 2026 is a 100% reliance on sustainable fuels, a non-negotiable sticking point for the Volkswagen Group brands. The FIA will also remove Engine Generator Unit-Heat component of the existing F1 powertrain – or MGU-H as it is commonly called – that captures thermal energy from the exhaust gas used to spin the turbo. Cost limits will also be applied when developing the power unit.
It is understood that Red Bull will be a works two siteswith the championship team conducting its own development at its headquarters in Milton Keynes, and Porsche working in Germany.
