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Red Bull will race its own power unit in F1 for the first time in 2026, developed in collaboration with American automotive giant Ford.
Ford shared more insight into the development of Red Bull’s 2026 F1 power unit, marking the team’s debut as an engine manufacturer. Mark Rushbrook, global director at Ford Performance, elaborated on Ford’s partnership with Red Bull Powertrains, aiming to navigate the new F1 power unit regulations. Following Honda’s departure for Aston Martin, RBPT is fulfilling its OEM aspirations with Ford’s collaboration. The technical and strategic alliance between Red Bull and Ford will be crucial for the former’s performance in the upcoming season and beyond under the new engine regulations. Rushbrook highlighted the growing strength of the partnership, emphasizing the progress made in engine and electrical component development. Ford’s involvement has expanded beyond power unit electronics to include internal combustion engine production, leveraging Ford’s manufacturing resources for real-time innovation and testing.
