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Ford claimed that it and Red Bull will be “unstoppable” with its new engine partnership beginning in 2026 but the Formula 1 team has warned it may struggle for “the first few months”
Ford and Red Bull are set to form a powerful engine partnership in 2026, with Ford claiming they will be “unstoppable”, although Red Bull anticipates initial struggles. The 2026 liveries for Red Bull Racing were unveiled at Ford Racing’s season launch in Detroit. The new Red Bull Powertrains company, with Ford as a partner for the 2026 rules, was a focal point at the event. Red Bull Powertrains, formed by Red Bull and later joined by Ford, is gearing up as a specialist company in F1 despite being a new manufacturer. Red Bull Racing’s CEO acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed determination to overcome them and eventually succeed. Both Ford and Red Bull executives expressed confidence in their collaboration, but also acknowledged the tough climb ahead in the competitive F1 landscape.
