Red Bull will use its own F1 power unit in a grand prix for the first time this weekend in Australia.
Max Verstappen has emphasized that his Red Bull team is now facing the “real test” of running its own power unit for the first time in the Australian Grand Prix. The in-house engine, developed with Ford’s technical assistance since 2022, showed promising reliability and energy deployment during pre-season testing. The power unit will be used by both Red Bull-backed teams, including Verstappen’s new teammate Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, and Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls. Verstappen expressed his excitement to kick off the season in Melbourne, highlighting the team’s meticulous efforts to get the engine ready for the grid. He reminisced about the impressive performance of the car with their power unit in Bahrain and shared his eagerness to tackle the upcoming challenges and uncertainties of the Melbourne track. Ultimately, Verstappen looks forward to the thrilling experience and competitive spirit of the upcoming race weekend in Melbourne.
