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Porsche has admitted that Formula 1 “remains an interesting racing series for us” despite talks to re-enter the series from
Porsche, a member of the Volkswagen Group, has not been involved in Formula 1 since their unsuccessful stint as an engine supplier to Footwork in 1991. They were considering a return to F1 alongside Audi, but while Audi proceeded with their own power unit assembly and acquisition of Sauber, Porsche’s plans to partner with Red Bull fell through due to disagreements over ownership. Talks with McLaren also collapsed, leading Porsche to announce in March 2021 that they would not be joining Audi in F1 in 2026. However, Porsche’s interest in F1 remains, with their director of motorsport sales stating that it is an interesting racing series for them, but they are currently focused on their current factory programs in the WEC, IMSA, and Formula E. Prior to their unsuccessful engine supplier year in the 90s, Porsche was active in F1 from 1957 to 1964, securing one victory and five podiums. They returned briefly in 1983 but ultimately left due to a refusal to allocate extra resources for McLaren’s qualifying engine mode. Currently, Porsche competes in endurance racing and runs their own Formula E team.
