Will Formula 1 come calling for Porsche?

While Porsche's departure from the LMP1 category of the World Endurance Championship had been whispered, there wasn't much gossip about a possible commitment to Formula E.

Leaving the WEC will obviously free up important resources, part of which shall be devoted to the all-electric series.

But could Formula 1 also be of interest to Porsche when the sport ushers in its new engine format and regulations after 2020?

We would like to think so, even if it's just as an engine supplier, with Red Bull a likely candidate for some nice Weissach power.

If so, the talented - and aptly named in this case - Sean Bull has already mocked-up what a Red Bull-Porsche would look like. And it's a beauty...

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.