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Daniel Moxon

McLaren 2026 F1 engine talks with Red Bull confirmed as Christian Horner gives update

Christian Horner said it is "only natural" that other teams are interested in Red Bull power units as he confirmed talks with McLaren over a potential partnership.

Red Bull have invested a lot of time and resource into their new Powertrains division. They began the process of building their own engines after Honda announced their intention to pull out of Formula 1 – a decision the Japanese carmaker now appears to be reconsidering.

It means from 2026, Red Bull will be among the six power unit constructors who have signed up for the new era of regulations. That gives those team which do not create their own engines plenty of options.

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