Aston Martin chief Lawrence Stroll says he would “embrace” the arrival of the Volkswagen Group to provide a potential new supply of Formula 1 engines.

VW are being more strongly linked with an entry into F1 after two of their brands, Audi and Porsche, were represented by their respective CEOs at a recent meeting of the sport’s engine stakeholders in Austria.

That was with a view to finding out what could be on the table when F1’s next set of engine regulations are introduced in 2025 or, if the hopes of some for a delay are fulfilled, 2026.

While Aston Martin are closely connected on a technical level with Mercedes, from whom they currently receive their engines, Stroll would welcome VW as an additional manufacturer to provide the sport with a boost.