McLaren F1 future safe as team rules out Audi sale

Audi’s parent company, the Volkswagen Group, is in an advanced state of preparations with its efforts to get the German manufacturer and its sister brand Porsche to enter F1 from 2026.

While Porsche looks set to tie-up with Red Bull, Audi’s plans are not so certain as it is still weighing up its options.

The company has held talks with McLaren and one option that was being evaluated was for a full takeover of the squad that would have resulted in it becoming the official…