- Porsche's deal with Red Bull collapsed last month
- German marque has confirmed it remains interested in F1 for 2026
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has confirmed that Porsche remain in discussions with Formula One teams for an entry into the series for 2026.
It was assumed that the German marque's hopes of joining the global motorsport series were dead in the water following the collapse of its deal with Red Bull.
However, following a meeting of its World Motor Sport Council, the FIA released a statement regarding the 2026 engine rules.
It read: 'At Spa-Francorchamps in August, Audi announced it was joining the FIA Formula One world championship from 2026 as a power unit manufacturer.
'This announcement was an endorsement of the hard work by all stakeholders to develop those regulations. We also note that Porsche [is] still in discussions with Formula One teams.'
This indicates that Porsche is still actively looking at options to enter Formula One, despite it being suggested that Red Bull was the only option.
At the time of the partnership being called off, Porsche pointed to an inability to create a partnership on 'equal footing', so any future tie-in with a team would presumably see the Volkswagen-owned company looking for a similar 50 per cent stake as it was with Red Bull.
Current available options on the grid are slim, with most teams having secure engine partnerships. Williams' deal with Mercedes expires at the end of the 2025 season, while Andretti Autosport continues to search for an entry as the series' 11th team.
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The statement from the FIA needs to be taken with a pinch of salt, as the governing body is obviously keen to have a brand like Porsche enter the series, with Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali having previously said Porsche would add “credibility”.
It did seem to be 'Red Bull or bust' for the Stuttgart-based company, so settling for a backmarker team would be a surprise. But, with the money currently circulating through Formula One, can Porsche afford to sit on the sidelines?