McLaren deny "link" between new signing and potential Red Bull F1 engine deal
McLaren announced the signing that senior engineer Marshall will join the team at the start of 2024, bolstering ไtheir technical department.
It was seen ඣas a big coup for McLaren, who are eyeing 2025 as the season they return to glory as 🐓that’s when their new windtunnel and facilities come online.
Given that there was no animosity surrounding Marshall’s departure🦩, there were some suggestions that this was due to an agreement between McLaren and Red Bull over a engine deal for 2026.
Red Bull are bui🍸lding their own power unit for the new regulations in 2026, with Ford as a key partner in t🐷hat.
McLaren are currently powered by Mercedes, with Stella revealing th💙ey are in “advanced negotiations” with them.
"I can confirm there is no link," Stella said.
"We had conversationಌs with Red Bull a few months ago as part of the due diligence in exploring what's available in the market in terms of power unit for 2026.
"But🐼 at the moment, we are quite advanc🧔ed in our negotiations with HPP, so there's no conversation ongoing with Red Bull."
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