Formula 1

Red Bull future could depend on Audi – di Montezemolo

1 Mins read

Red Bull boss Dietrich Mateschitz could pull his company out of Formula 1 unless he can persuade Audi to join the sport, according to former Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo.

Speaking to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, di Montezemolo also feels Ferrari have been lucky to be as strong as they are with other teams having a disappointing start to the 2015 season.

“I honestly think they [Ferrari] have been a bit lucky: This year, apart from Mercedes, they have no other rivals,” said di Montezemolo to La Repubblica.

“Williams has not improved and Red Bull has imploded – I know that Mateschitz is thinking of selling – ‘I either convince Audi to enter or I’m leaving,’ a mutual friend has told me – and McLaren is in crisis…

“In short, Ferrari starts every race with a podium in its pocket. But luck is useless if you don’t take advantage of it.”

There have been rumours for many years about the Volkswagen group, and in particular Audi, joining the Formula 1 fray, and these have been heightened in recent weeks following the departure of Ferdinand Piech, a long time opposition to the move.

13769 posts

About author
Long time motorsport fanatic, covering Formula 1 and the occassional other series. Feel free to give him a follow on Twitter at @Paul11MSport.
Articles
Related posts
Formula 1

2024 Australian Grand Prix - TCF Driver of the Weekend

2 Mins read
TheCheckeredFlag Driver of the Weekend is revealed for the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

2024 Australian Grand Prix – What the Team Principals are Saying after the Race

7 Mins read
The ten Team Principals reflect on drivers performances at Albert Park during Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix, a race that saw Ferrari claim their first win of 2024.
Formula 1

2024 Australian Grand Prix – What the Drivers are Saying after the Race – Part 2

7 Mins read
Those who missed out on points in Australia reflect on their races, including Max Verstappen, who retired from a Grand Prix for the first time since the same event in 2022.