Porsche and Audi's F1 Entry Details Revealed – [ Rumour Roundup ]

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It has almost become an open secret that Porsche and Audi may be entering Formula 1 in some capacity in the future. The latest rumors suggest that this might be made official very soon

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Porsche and Audi's F1 Entry Details Revealed – [Rumour Roundup]

As per reports by news agency Reuters, sources from within Volkswagen have allegedly confirmed the plans of its subsidiaries Audi and Porsche with regards to F1

These alleged sources had the following to say

“We will hopefully be able to communicate our intention to enter into Formula One [at a meeting next week]”

They further added that there is a “good chance" of a positive decision

As for the exact details of their entry, Audi will supposedly look to buy out McLaren

Apparently one source revealed the following

“Audi will offer around 500 million euros ($556.30 million) for McLaren”

This, however, flies in the face of the statement made by Zak Brown some time ago

“We are definitely not for sale”

As for Porsche, they are ostensibly looking to form a long-term partnership with Red Bull possibly as their engine supplier

Allegedly, the focus of the aforementioned meeting where this will be seemingly announced is to discuss ways of improving the brand image of Volkswagen

Reportedly, they are still reeling from the effects of Dieselgate and the current Russia-Ukraine conflict

With Formula 1 planning to use fully synthetic fuels by 2026 and the popularity of the sport, entering F1 is seen as a positive thing for VW's image
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The decade-long partnership between F1 and Las Vegas is allegedly worth a billion dollars making it the most lucrative deal F1 has made [Poker News]

Reportedly, five drivers lead a protest in Saudi Arabia calling for a cancellation of the race [La Gazzetta dello Sport]

These five drivers allegedly were Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Fernando Alonso, Pierre Gasly and Lance Stroll

Supposedly, the teams and drivers were threatened that they won’t be allowed to leave the country and that their cars will be confiscated if they didn’t race [Blick]

This year’s Monaco GP could allegedly be the last time F1 goes to the principality [Missed Apex]

Monaco currently pays the cheapest fee and seemingly this has caused some discontent

Their current contract will run out this year and it is rumored that there has been no indication of renewing the contract

The first edition of the recently announced Las Vegas Grand Prix will likely take place in November 2023 over Thanksgiving weekend
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