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Red Bull is fielding its own power unit for the first time this year, built in collaboration with Ford.
Red Bull Powertrains director Ben Hodgkinson is confident in the engine department’s potential for success in F1, after constructing the team’s own power unit for the first time in history. With his experience at Mercedes High Performance Powertrains, Hodgkinson believes the set-up has the foundations of a successful organization. The engine project, years in development, had its on-track debut in Barcelona with Hodgkinson praising the team’s dedication and uniqueness, likening them to pioneers in a startup. While confident in the team’s facilities and personnel, Hodgkinson remains cautious, comparing the project’s potential outcome to a Michelin meal, waiting to see the final result. Confidence in the team’s capabilities is high, but Hodgkinson remains humble, acknowledging the unpredictability of racing outcomes.
