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Ford is to enter F1 with Red Bull in 2026, as its top motorsport boss Mark Rushbrook has given an update on the power units.
Ford has denied allegations of being behind in the development of the Formula 1 power unit it is collaborating on with Red Bull, stating uncertainty about the progress of rival suppliers. Re-entering F1 in 2026 as Red Bull Powertrains’ technical partner with enhanced electrical systems and synthetic fuels, Ford asserts it is achieving its goals and milestones. Despite Christian Horner’s remark that RBPT lags 70 years behind Ferrari in engine making, Ford recruited 220 personnel from Mercedes HP Powertrains in a recent feud. With Toto Wolff casting doubt on RBPT’s power unit to entice Max Verstappen to Mercedes, Ford’s motorsport director Mark Rushbrook confirms their targets are being met, focusing on electrical output while assisting in internal combustion engine and turbo development. Ford’s contributions encompass various areas, with technical support from their personnel in Milton Keynes.
