Red Bull's 2016 Engine Search Unresolved Amid FIA Formula Approval
What happened
Red Bull's search for a Formula One engine supplier for 2016 remains unresolved. The team is set to split from Renault but has failed to secure alternative deals with Mercedes or Ferrari. Helmut Marko expressed hope that a solution would be found by the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
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Why it matters
The inability of Red Bull to secure a competitive power unit for 2016 puts the team's future in question. Negotiations with Ferrari and Mercedes have met resistance, though one rumor suggests a compromise involving a 2015-spec Ferrari engine might be possible.
From inautonews.com
Who's involved
- Red BullThe team seeking a power unit supplier for the 2016 season
- Helmut MarkoRed Bull's motorsport advisor who is tracking the engine search
- FerrariOne of the manufacturers Red Bull has attempted to secure an engine from
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Red BullSpeculative
Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso might face reduced revenue from sponsorship or contracts if they are left without a competitive power unit for the 2016 season.
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The entities involved
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Austin
seat of Travis County, and capital of the State of Texas
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Helmut Marko
Formula One executive and former driver
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Jean Todt
former FIA President, UN SG's Special Envoy for Road Safety
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