P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It may be hard to imagine given the fierce rivalry cultivated by Red Bull and Mercedes in recent years but the two parties almost became partners last decade.
In 2015, Red Bull was interested in obtaining Mercedes engines for their Formula 1 team because Renault was struggling with the new engine regulations. While Mercedes initially denied any deal, Niki Lauda, the Non-Executive Chairman, claimed that a deal was in the works. However, Dietrich Mateschitz, the Red Bull owner, had reservations about partnering with Mercedes due to unknown past issues. Ultimately, Mercedes decided to supply their engines to Manor instead, as they were unsure if Lotus would remain a customer. Since then, Red Bull has had success with Honda, competing strongly against Mercedes. Stay up to date with the F1 calendar for 2024 to catch all the action.
