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Porsche had held conversations to partner Red Bull for the introduction of the 2026 F1 power unit regulations.
Porsche motorsport vice president Thomas Laudenbach confirmed that the German manufacturer will not be returning to Formula 1 due to the recent breakdown of talks with Red Bull. Porsche had considered a partnership with Red Bull for the 2026 power unit regulations, but the deal fell through, leading Red Bull to form a technical partnership with Ford instead. Without any interest in F1 since 1991, Porsche is now focusing on its current motorsport programs, including IMSA, WEC, GT racing, and Formula E, where it has found success with former F1 driver Pascal Wehrlein. Laudenbach expressed satisfaction with Porsche’s involvement in various racing categories, emphasizing their commitment to electric racing in Formula E alongside their endurance racing endeavors.
