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03-31-2022, 09:41 AM | #1 |
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It's actually happening: Audi Sauber + Porsche (Maybe Williams?)
https://financialpost.com/pmn/busine...4878513bf/amp/
I can't believe it... this has been rumored for so long now. So excited for this. Red Bull Porsche is going to be a juggernaut. If McLaren gets their aero competitive again then both teams will be INSANE. Mercedes power units to exit F1 in T minus.... |
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https://www.businessinsider.de/wirts...im-rennzirkus/
Audi and Porsche were supposed to partner on power units but Porsche pulled out as they developed a closer relationship with Red Bull. Audi feels betrayed by Porsche. Speculation but Audi v. Porsche rivalry in F1 would be incredible. Quote:
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03-31-2022, 09:53 AM | #3 |
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VW is the parent that has 2 kids arguing.
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03-31-2022, 10:06 AM | #4 |
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I think Audi is trying to outright buy McLaren although the numbers don't make sense ($500M+). To completely takeover McLaren will have to cost billions. It seems like it will end up as Audi being majority owner. It paid off for Lamborghini. Although it's always weird when I'm doing maintenance on my R8 and half the components are stamped LAMBORGHINI.
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03-31-2022, 10:29 AM | #6 |
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That is bizarre since they are a part of the same company, VAG of course (anyone else as juvenile as me that laughs at that still)? But there also have been rumors forever that Porsche is trying to separate from them.
Agreed though, would be very cool for F1 in general. |
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03-31-2022, 10:32 AM | #7 |
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Definitely, I was going to make a joke that I think the Germans misunderstood what everyone meant more female participation in motorsports. "Ja, ve vill add ze VAG to ze formula 1 ja?"
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I can't jump ship from McLaren so knowing that Audi will be there makes me feel better about it - they're just as dangerous against Porsche in LMP and other racing. Will always respect Red Bull and Ferrari though. |
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03-31-2022, 11:35 AM | #9 |
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Those were the days...
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03-31-2022, 11:40 AM | #11 |
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Audi / VW / Skoda etc don’t get on! They use very different design philosophy’s and often don’t even want to share engines. Sometimes it’s forced on them.
Porsche are seen as very separate to the rest of the group and far less integrated as a result. Bentley are far close for example and dip into the parts bin more than Porsche do. |
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https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/audi-rai...oche-1.1747059
Audi increases offer by %30 to acquire McLaren. Looks like Audi wants majority ownership of the brand. This will probably be a good thing for McLaren as they are not doing as well as they should be. Audi saved Lamborghini from doom and I see this as a victory for such a legendary name. |
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Its strange that VW now pretty much has monopoly on supercars: porsche, lambo, audi r8, bugatti, rimac and now mclaren.
it'll be interesting to see how ferrari competes. seems like they are spending money developing cruisers like the roma, california, portofino, and now purosangue over the last few years. I'm not sure how well the 296gtb with its hybrid v6 will sell... but the ferrari brand image is VERY powerful.
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Check out this video. Gave me a different perspective to the Roma - which is not a car that would satisfy my Ferrari cravings. Very respectable though. |
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I'd LOVE a 430 Scuderia - those things sounds absolutely insane. |
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https://f1-insider.com/formel-1-vw-a...instieg-42710/
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Confirmed that Audi is looking to take majority ownership of McLaren everything - not just F1. |
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