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Ford admit ‘nervousness’ ahead of first Red Bull engine test
Ford’s representative acknowledges a sense of ‘nervousness’ at the company ahead of their F1 comeback with Red Bull.
The recent Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concluded the current F1 regulations and the partnership between Red Bull and Honda.
As Honda departs to exclusively supply Aston Martin from 2026, Red Bull formed Red Bull Powertrains to continue using their engines until then.
With Ford as their new technical partner for 2026, the Milton Keynes team faces uncertainty about their competitiveness in light of upcoming sport regulations.
Ford will collaborate with Red Bull at the pre-season tests in Barcelona, where drivers Verstappen and Hadjar will provide feedback on the new setup.
