Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Red Bull denies ‘serious conversations’ with F1 rival over supplying engines

Red Bull has responded to the suggestion that it become a power unit provider for Aston Martin, amid the Silverstone-based team's torrid first F1 season with Honda.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:20 AM
Red Bull denies ‘serious conversations’ with F1 rival over supplying engines
Key Things to Know
  • Laurent Mekies denied Red Bull is holding serious talks to supply customer engines to rival Formula 1 teams.
  • Speculation had recently linked Aston Martin with a potential switch to Red Bull Powertrains starting in 2028.
  • Mekies explained that Red Bull currently feels unready to expand beyond supplying its sister team, Racing Bulls.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has denied that serious conversations are taking place regarding supplying rival Formula 1 teams with power units. While addressing recent speculation linking Aston Martin with a switch to Red Bull Powertrains by 2028, Mekies noted that the team does not currently feel ready to supply an additional customer, though he did not rule out future partnerships.

Red Bull's fledgling engine program, developed alongside Ford, has drawn significant interest across the paddock after exceeding initial expectations. Mekies stated that the organization remains focused on improving the power unit and its vehicle integration alongside Racing Bulls before considering supplying any further teams.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.