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CAR Magazine is reporting that Volkswagen Group's entry into the sport in 2026 is pretty much a done deal!
The rumour is Porsche are targetting a tie-up with Red Bull Powertrains and AUDI want a deal with McLaren; which could be to the extent of a full takeover.
The rumour is Porsche are targetting a tie-up with Red Bull Powertrains and AUDI want a deal with McLaren; which could be to the extent of a full takeover.
Following on from news that Audi and Porsche were keen to join F1, our intel now suggests the deal is as good as done. CAR understands that the agreement– waiting to get the thumbs up from the Volkswagen supervisory board – will see Audi and Porsche will enter top-league motor racing in 2026.
The plan is now for Audi to team up with the McLaren motorsport division and also take over Woking’s automotive arm. It´ll be a one all-in parcel, racing and automotive, lock, stock and barrel. CAR understands the diligence phase has not yet begun, but the lawyers of both parties are already talking, and the main stakeholders - among them the Mumtalakat Holding Company from the Middle East - are allegedly willing to sell the loss-making car business.Audi and Porsche set to join F1 in 2026, powering McLaren and Red Bull
EXCLUSIVE: Talks under way for Audi to acquire the fabled Formula 1 and supercar brandwww.carmagazine.co.uk