Renault, Red Bull considering leaving F1

[Kanejr00]

Renault admits it is considering leaving Formula 1, prompting Red Bull to suggest it could do likewise if its engine partner pulled out of the world championship.

Renault's motorsport chief Cyril Abiteboul : "I can confirm that we are looking at a lot of options, including getting out of Formula 1, Honestly, if Formula 1 is that bad for Renault's reputation, if we see that we struggle with the current formula, if Formula 1 is not delivering the value that it costs Renault bearing in mind that when you have an engine supplier, you have no financial incentive to develop and fund engine development, then this is what we're looking at. [But] our first priority is to get the engine right. We have seen with Red Bull it has not been the start to the season we have been expecting. We have to get the engine under control. Then if we can do that, we have to review the situation from a marketing perspective to see if there is anything we can do better to do more or less of Formula 1."

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner: "I think what he was trying to say was should we find ourselves in a situation where we are without an a engine supplier, should Renault choose to withdraw, Mercedes wouldn't supply Red Bull with an engine and it's unlikely we would be in a position to take a Ferrari engine, So we could actually find ourselves forced out of the sport. As with any company, Red Bull reviews its return on investment. Is Formula 1 delivering for Red Bull as a brand? There are some worrying signs when we see races like we saw in Melbourne. But hopefully that's one chapter in a longer story. Red Bull wants to compete and wants to be in F1."

 

[Sagara-san]

getting a bit sketchy in Formula 1 land.......and at the same time that Indycar is starting to loosen it's spec-racer like rules....

HMMMMMMM

 

[Kanejr00]

With Caterham out, Manor struggling to stay a float and now this, it makes you wonder if Haas is second guessing his decision on joining the F1 grid next year. F1 is slowly dying thanks to Bernie who's all about the money.

And keep in mind if Red Bull really does leave, F1 is not only losing one team but two teams as Toro Rosso is owned by Red Bull.

 

[Galois2005]

When you have an arms length of rules to slow cars down manufacturer aspects of competitions become meaningless.

 

[Galois2005]

getting a bit sketchy in Formula 1 land.......and at the same time that Indycar is starting to loosen it's spec-racer like rules....

HMMMMMMM

Indycar - the series that had 10000 fans at it's last season finale and got beat in TV ratings by a Sham Wow infomercial?