Formula 1 is known for attracting big names to the grid. Since car engine powerhouses like Aston Martin and Mercedes are already at the start, it seems as if the German manufacturer Porsche was interested in getting into the sport as early as 2016. Red Bull was delighted with the prospect and dealt tough with its then engine supplier. Renault.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
Ernest Knoors, a former Formula 1 engineer, spoke about how the Milton-Keynes would benefit from working with them. In addition, the Volkswagen Group, which owns Porsche, could do good business with Red Bull with the new engine regulations in 2026.
Red Bull would benefit from having Volkswagen on the F1 grid
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
The new engine regulations, which would go into effect in 2026, would open the market for new teams entering the sport. Hence, Knoors believes that Red Bull, which will take control of its own engines from 2021, would benefit from this deal.
Formula 1 F1 – Dutch Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands – September 3, 2021 Red Bulls Max Verstappen in action during practice REUTERS / Piroschka Van De Wouw
As quoted by Formule1, he said: “One of the reasons they played so hard with Renault back then is because they were convinced that Porsche would make Formula 1. The Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal put an end to that, however . ” (Translated with Google translator)
View history: From Serena Williams to Chris Hemsworth, celebrities drawn to the glitz and glamor of Monaco
Red Bull’s plans as Honda will be eliminated from the field after 2021
The Japanese engine manufacturer would part with the Raging Bulls at the end of the season. That causes big problems for team boss Christian Horner. However, they had a plan, namely to start their own line of power units.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
Commenting on this project, Horner said, “It has to be a long-term perspective because obviously the investment in facilities to prepare for it is quite significant. So you have both the short-term scenario of the existing regulations and, of course, the new regulations, we must of course also be able to adopt that.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 20, 2021 Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner at the FIA press conference FIA / Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALE. NO ARCHIVES
“Strategically, this is a major commitment by the group, it also shows its commitment to F1. Bringing it to the campus here in Milton Keynes is an enormous undertaking that really integrates the power unit into the chassis. I think we took our fate into our own hands in this regard and integrated the power unit into the chassis, ”he concluded.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
What are your predictions for Red Bull for the years to come as the team led by Horner takes responsibility for its own engines? Let us know in the comments below.
DIVE DEEPER
