Source: REUTERS/SIMON WOHLFAHRT
[Saba Sports News] According to the latest news from foreign media, after nearly two years of negotiations, the cooperation negotiations between Porsche and Red Bull have ultimately failed. The two parties could not reach an agreement on the terms of cooperation. As early as 2022, there were continuous reports about Porsche’s cooperation with Red Bull. Initially, the negotiations between the two parties progressed smoothly, and there were even reports that Porsche would acquire a 50% stake in the Red Bull F1 team and provide power units for Red Bull starting from 2026. However, as the negotiations deepened, serious differences emerged between the two parties regarding team control. The key issue was that Red Bull wanted to maintain its independence and decision-making power, fearing that Porsche’s acquisition of shares would have too much influence on the team. Porsche, on the other hand, attempted to gain more say and control in the cooperation. Porsche later stated that they would not consider entering F1 in the short term and would focus on the GT series and endurance racing. It is believed that the breakdown of the cooperation negotiations between Porsche and Red Bull is not accidental, as there were irreconcilable differences and contradictions between the two parties regarding cooperation interests and decision-making power, which will have a certain impact on their future development.