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Ford Performance Motorsports Powertrain manager Christian Hertrich has expanded on the marque’s involvement in the Red Bull Formula 1 engine project.
In February, Ford announced a partnership with Red Bull for the F1 powertrains division, offering expertise beyond a mere badging exercise. Ford’s involvement includes manufacturing additively produced parts through 3D printing, producing around 1000 parts for Red Bull subjected to extreme testing for races at speeds averaging 200 miles per hour. Ford’s global motorsport endeavors also include projects like the Mustang GT3 and entering the 2025 Dakar, with a wide-ranging effort pulling various Ford teams for the F1 project. The evolving F1 power unit regulations, such as omitting the MGU-H system and embracing sustainable fuels, have attracted automotive manufacturers like Ford to leverage F1 lessons for the road market. F1’s rising global popularity has made it an attractive marketing platform for brands and manufacturers.
