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Red Bull is entering a new era next year as it constructs its own power unit for the first time.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies called the Red Bull Powertrains project “crazy” as they gear up for the 2026 season under new technical regulations. The team, based in Milton Keynes, is venturing into building its own engine for the first time in collaboration with Ford. Mekies emphasized the challenge of competing against manufacturers with decades of engine design experience, viewing it as a monumental task akin to climbing Everest. Despite the uncertainties, Mekies stressed the importance of approaching the project the Red Bull-Ford way, prioritizing excellence in all aspects. He highlighted that success in the upcoming era will depend on correctly developing and executing the project rather than early testing performance.
