The Woking-based team has been linked as a contender to join up with Audi if the Volkswagen Group-owned company enters grand prix racing when new engine rules come in from 2026.
It has held exploratory talks with the German manufacturer but it suggests that the ball is now in VW’s court about what happens next.
It is understood that VW is considering two options for an F1 assault: an Audi push with McLaren or using its Porsche brand with Red Bull.
Speaking at a media event at McLaren’s Woking factory, Brown cheekily suggested that the Red Bull option appeared to be moving forward while the Audi situation remained unclear.
“I’m hearing they’re going to do something with Red Bull on the Porsche front,” said Brown. “I think they’ve spoken with a handful of people on the grid and, as you would imagine, we have conversations.
“But in the short term, and medium term, we’re very happy where we are [with Mercedes]. So we’re going to just wait and see: are they going to enter…
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