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Red Bull is working with Ford on the first proprietary engine in the team’s history. Team boss Christian Horner now reveals the week in which the 2026 Red Bull and Racing Bulls cars, containing the Red Bull Powertrains engine, will be presented.
Christian Horner has announced that fans will witness the first glimpse of Red Bull’s 2026 collaboration with Ford on the track. Red Bull is developing its own engine for the first time in history through its newly formed Power Trains department in Milton Keynes, after years of partnership with Honda. Ford is actively involved in the project by manufacturing electrical components, marking their return to F1 which Horner describes as “amazing.” The introduction of the all-new power units will be facilitated by three three-day tests scheduled before the 2026 campaign, as outlined by Horner. Red Bull Ford Power Trains will power two teams down the pit lane in Barcelona next year for F1 testing, a moment Horner deems “special.” Despite tough competitors like Ferrari, Mercedes, and Honda, Ford’s passion and dedication in collaborating with the Red Bull Power Trains program have impressed Horner, making it a truly exciting endeavor.
