Porsche Audi super thread

[SteveH]

Some content regarding the failed Red Bull tie up in the Monza thread. This thread will be for news to come for either manufacturer.

Porsche IPO offers scant comfort for tech hopefuls
https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/porsche-tech-ipo-market

[pfc_m_drake]

Porsche RedBull deal falls through Link (https://www.blackbookmotorsport.com/news/red-bull-porsche-f1-partnership-falls-through-andretti-autosport-2026#:~:text=Volkswagen-owned%20company%20was%20set,50%25%20stake%20in%20t he%20team.&text=Porsche%27s%20proposed%20entry%20into%20Formu la,German%20auto%20manufacturer%20has%20announced. ) More to come, but crazy that this deal fell through the way it did.

[SteveH]

Da Matta tipped to run Audi’s F1 project
https://motorsport.nextgen-auto.com/en/formula-1/da-matta-tipped-to-run-audi-s-f1-project,175065.html


But the most surprising news so far is that Audi may be looking towards a former F1 and Indycar star to head the Formula 1 project - Cristiano da Matta.

Now 48, the Brazilian was a top racer on the American open-wheeler scene at the beginning of this century until he sustained a major head injury in a 2006 testing crash.

"For now, a team principal has not been assigned by Audi," Cremonesi said. "But among the candidates is Cristiano da Matta."

The correspondent said Audi already knows da Matta via the Formula E series, with Audi having tested Formula E motors and batteries over the last several years at its Neuburg base.


If so, I soon will have a new favorite team in F1.

Go get ‘em, Shorty :thumbup:

[pfc_m_drake]

Da Matta tipped to run Audi’s F1 project
https://motorsport.nextgen-auto.com/en/formula-1/da-matta-tipped-to-run-audi-s-f1-project,175065.html




If so, I soon will have a new favorite team in F1.

Go get ‘em, Shorty :thumbup:That's awesome!

[SteveH]

Audi became associated with CdM though Formual E however I have no idea what his capacity was. He's stepping into a big role, one that not many have experience doing. Starting a F1 team from scratch isn't on too many resumes. Even running one that is already established isn't all that easy. Right Bobby Rahal? ;)

[pfc_m_drake]

Audi became associated with CdM though Formual E however I have no idea what his capacity was. He's stepping into a big role, one that not many have experience doing. Starting a F1 team from scratch isn't on too many resumes. Even running one that is already established isn't all that easy. Right Bobby Rahal? ;)As I recall, Gil de Ferran...as much as I loved him as a driver...didn't fare too well as an F1 Team Principal either.

[RTKar]

It isn't called the Piranha Club for nothing.


Good luck CdM.

[SteveH]

Volkswagen targets 75 billion euro valuation in landmark Porsche IPO
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/18/business/volkswagen-porsche-ipo/index.html



Volkswagen is targeting a valuation of up to 75 billion euros ($75.1 billion) for luxury sportscar maker Porsche, it said on Sunday, in what will be Germany's second-largest initial public offering (IPO) in history.

[SteveH]

Audi F1 deal marks a big step up for Swiss-based Sauber
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/audi-f1-deal-marks-big-step-up-swiss-based-sauber-2022-10-26/

POW!

Alfa Romeo rumored to move to Haas

[SteveH]

'Deal between Porsche and Williams almost complete: 'Will become 50 per cent owner''
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/150218/deal-between-porsche-and-williams-almost-complete-will-become-50-per-cent-owner.html

POW! again

[WickerBill]

McLaren is mincemeat.

[pfc_m_drake]

'Deal between Porsche and Williams almost complete: 'Will become 50 per cent owner''
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/150218/deal-between-porsche-and-williams-almost-complete-will-become-50-per-cent-owner.html

POW! again

It would be amazing if Sauber and Williams got Audi and Porsche factory support while McLaren and Red Bull were left holding the bag.

[SteveH]

McLaren is mincemeat.

:laugh:

[SteveH]

Audi gives update on F1 expansion plans ahead of 2026 entry (https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/audi-gives-update-on-f1-expansion-plans-ahead-of-2026-entry/10407142/)

[SteveH]

Ford linked to F1 return with Red Bull
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ford-linked-return-red-bull-2026/10411381/

[SteveH]

Couple of rumors floating around that appear to be connected. Yesterday it was rumored that the classic Gulf Oil livery would appear on the Williams cars. Then today, it’s Porsche that is getting tied up with Williams. Holy cow

I approve of this message.

Please be true, please.

[RTKar]

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/46/62/f0/4662f032b679083843d57ea38d802a42--steve-mcqueen-le-mans-movie-cars.jpg

[SteveH]

https://twitter.com/fastestpitstop/status/1638474917422178304?s=61&t=oFXcsN2wTfApq6UdUB40Qg

There’s always IndyCar.

Or not.

[pfc_m_drake]

https://twitter.com/fastestpitstop/status/1638474917422178304?s=61&t=oFXcsN2wTfApq6UdUB40Qg

There’s always IndyCar.

Or not.
Wow.

[SteveH]

Audi is entering F1 in 2026—its head of technology tells us why
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/06/audis-tech-chief-tells-us-why-its-going-to-f1-its-the-pinnacle/

[SteveH]

Audi slashes non-F1 racing programs from 2024 (https://www.grandprix.com/news/audi-slashes-non-f1-racing-programs-from-2024.html)


With the marque entering F1 via a buyout of the Sauber team by 2026, Audi's motorsport boss Rolf Michl said there will be no more financial support for customer teams in DTM or endurance racing.

[Elmo T]

Yesterday it was rumored that the classic Gulf Oil livery would appear on the Williams cars.

Williams reveals fan-voted Gulf livery for three races (https://racer.com/2023/07/11/williams-reveals-fan-voted-gulf-livery-for-three-races/)

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[SteveH]

Supposedly according to this Audi is reviewing their participation in F1
https://www.spiegel.de/sport/formel1/audi-einstieg-in-die-formel-1-der-schub-wird-die-welt-weiterbringen-a-98df0d86-aeb5-4895-aeea-cd42e86f3634

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Does Micheal make a phone call and write a check?

[pfc_m_drake]

Supposedly according to this Audi is reviewing their participation in F1
https://www.spiegel.de/sport/formel1/audi-einstieg-in-die-formel-1-der-schub-wird-die-welt-weiterbringen-a-98df0d86-aeb5-4895-aeea-cd42e86f3634

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Does Micheal make a phone call and write a check?I'm super hopeful for more teams and manufacturers. Especially since IndyCar seems uninterested. We'll see how it plays out - though I personally would prefer to see Audi back in WEC.