Ford Announces , Partnership With Red Bull , and Return to F1 Racing.
ESPN reports that Ford has confirmed it will
return to Formula One racing in 2026,
joining forces with world champions Red Bull.
On February 3, the United States automotive
giant announced it would be returning to
the sport at Red Bull's New York launch event.
ESPN reports that the deal combines
Ford's team with Red Bull's recently-formed
engine company, Red Bull Powertrains.
The new engine company is reportedly
already working on a power unit to meet
F1's new engine regulations for 2026.
The new engine company is reportedly
already working on a power unit to meet
F1's new engine regulations for 2026.
In 2021, Red Bull decided to start its own power unit
facility amid uncertainty over current engine
supplier Honda's long-term commitment. .
ESPN reports that Red Bull and its sister team,
AlphaTauri, will continue to use Honda engines
until the current regulation cycle ends in 2025.
ESPN reports that Red Bull and its sister team,
AlphaTauri, will continue to use Honda engines
until the current regulation cycle ends in 2025.
In 2026, new power unit regulations will require
cars to rely on increased electrical power
and run on sustainable synthetic fuels. .
The news today that Ford is coming
to Formula One from 2026 is great for
the sport and we are excited to see
them join the incredible automotive
partners already in Formula One, Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO, via ESPN.
They are a global brand with an incredible
heritage in the racing and automotive world
and they see the huge value that our
platform provides with over half
a billion fans around the world, Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO, via ESPN.
Our commitment to be Net Zero Carbon
by 2030 and to introduce sustainable fuels
in the F1 cars from 2026 is also an important
reason for their decision to enter F1, Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO, via ESPN
