WOKING, England (Reuters) – McLaren have talked with the Volkswagen Group, whose Audi and Porsche manufacturers have been linked to future Formula One entry, however nothing has been agreed, in accordance with staff boss Zak Brown.
German newspaper F.A.Z. has reported that Volkswagen’s supervisory board will determine on the finish of February whether or not each Audi and luxurious model Porsche would enter the game.
Sources instructed Reuters on the finish of final 12 months {that a} attainable partnership between Audi and McLaren was on the desk, however undecided.
“I’m listening to they (Volkswagen) are going to do one thing with Red Bull on the Porsche entrance,” Brown instructed reporters on the McLaren manufacturing unit.
“I believe they’ve spoken with a handful of individuals on the grid and as you’ll think about we have had conversations however within the brief time period and medium time period we’re very pleased the place we’re.”
McLaren presently use engines offered by Mercedes and Brown mentioned that may not change till a brand new engine is launched in 2026.
Red Bull have taken over Honda’s mental property following the departure of the Japanese producer on the finish of final season and are establishing their very own powertrain firm.
The settlement with Honda covers the length of an engine freeze, which is able to run from this 12 months till the game introduces the following era of energy items.
Brown mentioned McLaren would wait and see whether or not the Volkswagen manufacturers did determine to make the leap.
“I believe that’s not been definitively determined and in the event that they do (enter), we have a contract (with Mercedes) by way of this time period,” added the American.
“Naturally we’re going to judge the place we’re and who’s within the sport and take a call on what we’re going to do in 2026 sooner or later.”
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, enhancing by Toby Davis)
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