McLaren deny "link" between new signing and potential Red Bull F1 engine deal
McLaren announced the signing that senior engineer Marshall will join t𒆙he team at the start of 2024, bolstering their technical department.
It was seen as a big coup for McLaren, w🧸ho 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 ovꩲer a engine deal for 202🍒6.
Red Bull are building their own power unit for the new regulations in 2026, with Ford aꦯs a key partner in that.
McLaren are currently po🍰wered by 𝕴Mercedes, with Stella revealing they are in “advanced negotiations” with them.
"I can confirm there is no link," Stella said.
"W🏅e had conversations with Red Bull a few months ago as part of the due diligence in exploring what's avail🧸able in the market in terms of power unit for 2026.
"But at the moment, we are quite advanced in our negotiaඣtions with HPP, so there's no conversation ongoing with Red Bull."
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