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No ‘Plan B’ for Red Bull’s 2026 engine? No problem says Christian Horner.
According to Christian Horner, the decision by Red Bull to develop its own engine project for 2026 must be successful. The project has been underway for the past two years, with Red Bull partnering with Ford for the electric element. There is no backup plan if the RBPT engines are not competitive, which could affect Max Verstappen’s future with the team. Despite the challenges, Horner is confident in the team’s ability to meet the deadline and believes they have the right people for the job. Although progress is not publicly disclosed, Horner acknowledges that they are competing against manufacturers with decades of experience and recognizes the impressive work accomplished in just 13 months.
