Wolff in two minds over Red Bull engine supply.
#1
Posted 14 August 2015 - 12:53
The 43 year old Austrian, at the helm of the team for almost two and a half years, has been approached by Red Bull on several occasions as they look to find a competitive solution to their engine supply problems. Their very public fall out with Renault and the expectation that Renault will have its own works team soon, possibly through the acquisition of Lotus, means that Red Bull are getting desperate to find an engine with which they can compete.
Toto Wolff
“If I wear my Mercedes Benz motorsport boss’ hat and think about what is in the best interests of F1, then I have to say it’s (a Red Bull engine supply) an interesting option because it it would link us to a brand that has huge appeal among the young and it’s a winning brand,” Wolff told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“However, speaking as the boss of a rival F1 team, I have to say that it’s not ideal to strengthen one of your main competitors
#3
Posted 14 August 2015 - 12:58
#4
Posted 14 August 2015 - 13:06
Enlightening stuff as ever from the big Austrian.
#5
Posted 14 August 2015 - 13:12
Indeed.Be only a matter of time before accusations of recieving below par engines should Mercedes tonk them on a regular basis.They must be mad if they agree to the idea.
#6
Posted 14 August 2015 - 13:16
These engines are so complex that the works teams will always have a massive advantage which is in contrast to the V8 era. Red Bull would need a significant better chassis to beat Merc..They must be mad if they agree to the idea.
Edited by Marklar, 14 August 2015 - 13:18.
#7
Posted 14 August 2015 - 13:17
Indeed.Be only a matter of time before accusations of recieving below par engines should Mercedes tonk them on a regular basis.
I wonder if we'd here people crying about about aero equalisation if Redbull were wiping the floor with everyone again, Horner wouldn't be saying much that's for sure....
#8
Posted 14 August 2015 - 14:10
I'm sure that has significant bearing upon Wolff's reluctance to supply Redbull, too. Horner &co's constant complaining about Renault and the current engine format in general over the last 18 months may well come back to bite him.
Edited by Counterbalance, 14 August 2015 - 14:13.
#9
Posted 14 August 2015 - 14:13
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