Image source: GPFans
P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ford set for Red Bull takeover
Ford is strengthening their involvement in Formula 1 ahead of their return with Red Bull in 2026, building on their commercial agreement from 2023.
Initially, the deal focused on sponsoring Red Bull’s engine program, but it has now evolved to include collaborative development of a power unit.
Historically in F1, increased involvement by car companies has often led to full-scale takeovers, as seen with Renault, Honda, BMW, and Mercedes in the past.
Ford previously took over Jaguar in a similar manner, with mixed results in the early 2000s.
As Red Bull faces challenges and changes within their team structure, the future of their F1 dominance remains uncertain.
