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McLaren boss admits considering deal with Audi for 2026




Zak Brown said McLaren would wait and see whether the Volkswagen brands do decide to take the plunge (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)


McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown reportedly said the team is in talks with Audi about a possible entry into the sport. He went on to say that Porsche will also be partnering with Team Red Bull Racing.

The prospect of the Volkswagen Group entering F1 has been floating around in the paddock for quite some time. Representatives of both brands showed keen interest in the talks, which could also include a collaboration on aggregates. Brown further said:

“We’ll just wait and see if they [VW] will get into the sport – because I don’t think that’s definitively decided yet – and if they do, we’ll have a contract for that term. Of course we will assess where we are and who is in the sport and make a decision for 2026 when the time comes.” It’s P4 for the team in the Constructors Championship.

We can be so proud of what we have achieved in 2021 including this incredible day in Monza.

Thanks for all your support, moving 2022 forward.


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It’s P4 for the team in the Constructors Championship. We can be so proud of what we’ve achieved in 2021, including this incredible day at Monza. Thank you for all your support, keep 2022 moving forward.


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The latest regulations are set to come into force from 2026 and Brown believes at least one of the two iconic names is likely to enter F1. However, the 50-year-old has made it clear that the British team are in no rush to make up their minds.

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Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo during the unveiling of the prototype car for 2022 at the Great Britain Grand Prix (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) https://t.co/WO3TRjf96H

Drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris will try to carry the momentum into the 2022 season. The team finished P4 in the Constructors’ Championship last year, behind a Ferrari team that bounced back in the second half of the season. Norris finished the season in P6 while Ricciardo finished P8 while the Papaya boys clinched last season’s only one-two at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

THAT WAS MEGA!!! ?? P1 and P2 what a great day for the team, I’m so proud of everyone’s hard work to achieve this result. ? Daniel, Lando – you did it. Now let’s celebrate! #ItalianGP https://t.co/dTxtSQO3nK

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