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Red Bull’s new Formula 1 tie-up with Ford follows not-quite-what-they-seem relationships with the likes of Honda, Aston Martin and Infiniti
Red Bull will debut its first Formula 1 car in partnership with Ford, continuing its legacy of unconventional manufacturer collaborations.
The upcoming Ford engine ties back to Red Bull’s history of working with brands like Honda and Porsche in unique ways.
In 1995-1996, Red Bull aligned with Sauber and Ford, even acquiring a stake in the team’s ownership.
The partnership transitioned to Ferrari for 1997-2001, with Sauber running Ferrari engines badged by Petronas.
Red Bull briefly rejoined with Ford in 2005, taking over the Jaguar team and working with Cosworth engines.
Their journey continued with Ferrari engines in 2006, followed by a long-standing partnership with Renault from 2007 to 2018, marked by both successes and challenges in the F1 arena.
