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Could Audi really buy the McLaren Formula 1 team?


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Audi and Porsche recently had talks with the FIA, and there are rumors of the two brands entering Formula 1. Although these are just rumors at the moment, there may be some truth to them. By 2026, Formula 1 will change its engine regulations and require 1.6-liter hybrid powertrains, something both Audi and Porsche are very interested in. However, the brands may not want to jump straight into F1, but rather work with either an existing team or an apartment -out buying one. New rumors are circulating that Audi will choose Option B and buy McLaren.

Surprisingly, the McLaren F1 team is in quite a financial mess, having recently had to sell assets in order to be able to afford to keep racing. Despite the team’s legendary success, it is pretty much in debt and could be for sale. Given that McLaren is already an established team with a long track record, it could be in Audi’s or Porsche’s best interests to acquire the team.

Of all the teams that could be for sale, McLaren is by far the best and most established. If Audi were to buy McLaren, it would be an advantage for both brands.

Right now, McLaren uses Mercedes engines, which he probably wouldn’t want to do considering Mercedes is one of its biggest F1 rivals. If Audi took over it could supply engines to McLaren and give the British a new engine to take on their rival instead of buying engines from that rival. Audi would also have the chance to learn chassis and driving technology from McLaren.

Since Formula 1 is switching to hybrid drive around the same time, Audi wants to dispose of the internal combustion engine. It would probably also make sense to buy an established team with knowledge of the sport rather than starting from scratch. Given its long history, there is no better team than McLaren. The two brands could also work together on road vehicles, which would transfer their shared F1 knowledge to the road, which would be incredibly exciting.

These are just rumors for now, but we sincerely hope they are true. Audi in Formula 1 would not only be great, Audi would buy McLaren, it would be even better.

[Source: Essentially Sports]

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