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Despite the commitment from Audi to join the grid from 2026, Porsche has still shown interest in competing at the top level of single seater motorsport.
Despite the focus shifting towards Audi within the Volkswagen Group, Porsche has expressed continued interest in competing in Formula 1, stating that it remains an interesting racing series for them. Porsche has previously pursued a partnership with Red Bull for 2026 but ultimately decided against entering when the new regulations come into effect. The brand currently participates in other top motorsports like the World Endurance Championship and Formula E. Audi’s CEO, Gernot Dollner, has reiterated their commitment to F1, indicating that the plan is in place and that slow decision-making was the cause of the previous lack of communication. Sauber, which will be rebranded as the Stake F1 Team after their Audi takeover, is currently limited in communication about their future involvement.
