The Volkswagen Group confirmed on Thursday evening that it was interested in entering F1 with its Audi and Porsche brands under the next generation of power unit rules in 2026.
But VW made clear it remained in the “final evaluation phase” and would hold fire on committing to entering F1 until the new engine regulations had been announced.
Should final approval be given, it is widely expected that Porsche would link up with Red Bull, which is without a works engine partner since the exit of Honda at the end of last year. Talks between the two parties are understood to be at an advanced stage.
Red Bull has already established its own powertrains division to run the frozen Honda engine designs until the new engine rules come into force.
Asked by Autosport in Melbourne about the announcement from the VW Group, Horner said it was “great news for Formula 1 that two brands like that are looking at entering Formula 1”.
Horner added that it would be “natural for us to hold…
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