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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has revealed the progress made with Ford in the build up to F1’s 2026 power unit regulation reset.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has shared the progress made with Ford for Formula 1’s 2026 power unit regulation reset. Red Bull will become a fully fledged works outfit in F1’s latest era by partnering with Ford for their own power unit. With Honda exiting, Red Bull established its own engine division, RB Powertrains. The development of this project will culminate with the regulations reset on the horizon. Mekies emphasized the significance of this move for Red Bull Racing in the Talking Bulls podcast, calling it typically Red Bull crazy. The team is gearing up to launch its 2026 engine soon with dyno tests underway, marking a crucial phase in their preparations for the upcoming season.
