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Red Bull is optimistic the team’s budding powertrains venture from 2025 will enable it to have a greater ceiling in Formula 1 than it has with previous engine suppliers. Honda’s initial choice to exit F1 once the 2021 season concluded prompted Red Bull to decide to set up its own engine division to tackle the […]
Honda’s decision to exit F1 after the 2021 season led Red Bull to establish its own engine division to address upcoming regulations. In 2022, Red Bull announced a partnership with American automaker Ford, absent from the sport since 2004. Despite aligning with Honda, now Aston Martin’s supplier from 2026, an engine freeze kept development in place. Honda powered Red Bull to consecutive title wins, but Chief Engineer Monaghan believes independence can bring greater success. Switching power units while managing regulation changes adds complexity, but Red Bull aims to excel in 2026. Monaghan anticipates challenges ahead but trusts in the committed powertrain team to deliver competitive results.
