With information from GMM
Nissan’s luxury division Infiniti, Red Bull Racing's title sponsor, might get involved in the actual development of the hybrid 'power unit' next year.
Several publications reported recently that Red Bull's 'works' Renault engines would be branded 'Infiniti' for the start of the turbo V6 era next year.
Red Bull and Infiniti Global Director F1, Andreas Sigl, denied the rumour in Montreal.
"Infiniti's technology will be in the power unit package. The Japanese want to participate in the development of the hybrid elements," Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.
In Montreal, Sigl told Auto123.com that (officially) nothing had been decided for 2014. “There are still technical discussions going on between Red Bull and Infiniti (…) Red Bull has access to the advanced technology of Infiniti,” he said. This would indeed confirm Auto Motor und Sport’s story.
With the rumoured arrival of Infiniti branding at Red Bull, it was believed Renault would pick a new team to position as its premium 'powered by Renault' partner.
The early favourite was Williams, who were asking Renault for a contribution to their budget.
But Auto Motor und Sport reports that Red Bull vetoed that plan, demanding that all of Renault's budget go instead into developing the V6 engine.
Williams then signed to switch to Mercedes for 2014 and beyond.
Nissan’s luxury division Infiniti, Red Bull Racing's title sponsor, might get involved in the actual development of the hybrid 'power unit' next year.
Several publications reported recently that Red Bull's 'works' Renault engines would be branded 'Infiniti' for the start of the turbo V6 era next year.
Red Bull and Infiniti Global Director F1, Andreas Sigl, denied the rumour in Montreal.
"Infiniti's technology will be in the power unit package. The Japanese want to participate in the development of the hybrid elements," Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.
In Montreal, Sigl told Auto123.com that (officially) nothing had been decided for 2014. “There are still technical discussions going on between Red Bull and Infiniti (…) Red Bull has access to the advanced technology of Infiniti,” he said. This would indeed confirm Auto Motor und Sport’s story.
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With the rumoured arrival of Infiniti branding at Red Bull, it was believed Renault would pick a new team to position as its premium 'powered by Renault' partner.
The early favourite was Williams, who were asking Renault for a contribution to their budget.
But Auto Motor und Sport reports that Red Bull vetoed that plan, demanding that all of Renault's budget go instead into developing the V6 engine.
Williams then signed to switch to Mercedes for 2014 and beyond.