Toto Wolff believes Red Bull building its own F1 engine is a 'very bold strategy' after the collapse of its talks with Porsche.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Red Bull going ahead with plans to build its own Formula 1 engine is a"very bold strategy" after the collapse of its talks with Porsche.Red Bull recently brought negotiations with Porsche over cooperation on its 2026 power unit project to an end, leaving Audi as the only Volkswagen Group brand on the grid when the new regulations come into force.
Team principal Christian Horner has indicated that collaboration with Honda could be a possibility, especially on battery technology.won't now be able to fight with Porsche unless its fellow Stuttgart manufacturer can find another route in."Being self-sufficient is clearly a scenario that Red Bull have always wanted to achieve, have their own power unit, not be dependent of any other OEM.
"Clearly, this is setting a direction, and I'm not involved in the detail whether Porsche joins in badging the engine or if Honda is going to badge the engine.Motorsport Images