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Ford has conceded that there is “some nervousness” surrounding Red Bull’s 2026 F1 power unit, despite insisting that the internal targets have been reached.
Ford has acknowledged some nervousness surrounding Red Bull’s 2026 Formula 1 power unit despite reaching internal targets. The collaboration with Red Bull will see them racing with an in-house engine from next season. Ford Performance Director Mark Rushbrook expressed that apprehension will remain until Red Bull’s RB22 hits the track for testing. He emphasized the importance of the testing phase to see the payoff of the past three years of hard work. While both parties have met their internal goals, uncertainty lingers about how their engine compares to rivals and addressing potential performance deficits. Rushbrook remains optimistic that even if they lag slightly in the combustion engine, they can make up for it in other areas due to the expertise of their team.
