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German automotive giant Porsche has confirmed that it has stopped pursuing an entry into Formula 1, two years after talks over a deal with Red Bull broke down. The comments come from Porsche’s Head of Motorsport, Thomas Laudenbach, who says the group has put aside its F1 aspirations and is happy with its current stable. […]
Porsche’s Head of Motorsport, Thomas Laudenbach, announced that the company has abandoned its F1 aspirations and is content with its current activities. This decision follows the collapse of a potential partnership with Red Bull nearly two years ago and is the first public statement since the 2026 regulations were unveiled. Laudenbach emphasized that Formula 1 is no longer on Porsche’s agenda and they are fully focused on their existing projects, ranging from customer racing to endurance competitions. Porsche is deeply involved in various racing disciplines, such as GT racing, endurance championships, and Formula E, showing their commitment to electrification and diverse motorsport programs. Despite ruling out F1 and IndyCar participation, Porsche’s parent company Volkswagen will enter F1 through Audi, who recently acquired Sauber and appointed key personnel, including driver Nico Hulkenberg and Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley.
