Red Bull had F1 talks with VW before emissions scandal


Red Bull Formula One Team Principal Christian Horner looks up at the sky during the qualifying session for the Japanese F1 Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, September 26, 2015. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao/Pool

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Red Bull were talking to Volkswagen about a Formula One partnership before a diesel emissions scandal seemingly scuppered plans, team boss Christian Horner said on Friday.

"There has been discussion with the VW Group which obviously ... with their current issues probably Formula One is the last thing on their mind," he told reporters at the U.S. Grand Prix, Red Bull's 200th race.

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