Red Bull F1 representative “Porsche risked bringing red tape to the team”[F1-Gate.com]

Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner says he tried to bring “too much bureaucracy” to the team to break talks with Porsche.

Six months ago, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before Red Bull Racing and Porsche announced they would be teaming up. However, in the summer it was announced that the talks were halted, mainly because Porsche wanted to have too much say in the organization.

Porsche has reportedly requested a 50% stake, which was too much for Red Bull Racing.

Christian Horner believes a partnership with Porsche would have undermined the heart of Red Bull Racing.

In The Diary of a CEO, Christian Horner, who expressed his point of view on the current situation, mentioned the importance of rapid internal communication within the organization and the risks posed by the agreement with Porsche.

“Recently, we found ourselves in exactly that dilemma, where we had the opportunity to work with a new producer with a significant stake in the team,” said Christian Horner.

“But it was recognized that our DNA would be affected if we weren’t able to continue operating exactly this way. Our ability to make quick decisions has led us to success.”

Even without a contract with Porsche, Red Bull is developing its own engine under the name Red Bull Powertrains. The team remains open to the possibility of working with another manufacturer again in the future, with Honda rumored to take over the electrical part.

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