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Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has warned that the team’s incoming Red Bull Powertrains engine for the 2026 Formula
Red Bull currently dominates Formula 1, having secured the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles in 2022 and 2023 ahead of schedule. They have a strong aerodynamic package complemented by the Honda power unit, which they will continue to use until the end of the 2025 season due to an engine development freeze. However, Honda will officially withdraw from the sport at the end of 2021, which means Red Bull will have to develop their own engine for the 2026 season. They have formed a strategic partnership with Ford for this project and are determined for it to be successful. The new 2026 engine regulations will rely more on electrical components and remove the MGU-H system, which could potentially pose a challenge for Red Bull in maintaining their dominance. Max Verstappen, under contract with Red Bull until 2028, hopes that the Red Bull Powertrains project will be a success and keep them competitive in 2026.
