McLaren Racing Dir Eric Boullier said that McLaren opposes partner Honda providing engines to Red Bull because it is not a "charity foundation" for its Formula 1 rivals, according to Alan Baldwin of REUTERS. Former champions Red Bull and sister team Toro Rosso "have yet to find an engine partner for 2016." McLaren is currently "in an exclusive partnership with Honda and, having endured a nightmare first season troubled by engine problems, do not want another team to step in and benefit from their hard work when things improve." Boullier said, "Clearly there is an issue in Red Bull which was created by Red Bull, not by anybody else and we are not a charity foundation. So we are not here to help" (REUTERS, 11/1). In a separate piece, Baldwin wrote Red Bull "will race with the same lineup of Australian Daniel Ricciardo and Russian Daniil Kvyat next season." Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner said, "Both drivers are under contract. Ricciardo's contract is fixed and obviously all the options are on our side with Daniil Kvyat. He (Kvyat) is doing a great job. So long as we are here, he'll be in the car next year." The Briton said he was "absolutely determined" Red Bull would be racing next year, but both options and time are running out (REUTERS, 11/2).
