Porsche and Red Bull have been in discussions for several months and plans were drawn up for the VW brand to take a stake in the company.
However, discussions cooled in recent weeks with Red Bull not keen to give up a major share of its team.
Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, a statement from Porsche outlined that the proposed alignment will not go ahead.
“In the course of the last few months, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and Red Bull GmbH have held talks on the possibility of Porsche’s entry into Formula 1,” read a statement.
“The two companies have now jointly come to the conclusion that these talks will no longer be continued.
“The premise was always that a partnership would be based on an equal footing, which would include not only an engine partnership but also the team. This could not be achieved.
“With the finalised rule changes, the racing series nevertheless remains an attractive environment for Porsche, which will continue to be monitored.”
So what next for both brands, Red Bull maybe a return to Honda for 2026 with rumours that already Honda want to return to Formula 1 full-time, beding back to both Red Bull teams could be a realistic option for them. Although, Red Bull could develop their own Power-Units going into 2026.
As for Porsche, maybe a partnership with either or both with McLaren and William perhaps or evening going on thier own Grand Prix team perhaps.
With this partnership not happening, it could be intresting time ahead for both Red Bull and Porsche in the weeks to come.
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