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Dietrich Mateschitz agreed to found Red Bull Powertrains shortly before his death, with the first RBPT engine carrying a touching tribute.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has named the team’s first F1 power unit after the late founder, Dietrich Mateschitz, who passed away in October 2022. Mateschitz bought the Jaguar team in 2004 and transformed it into Red Bull, leading to great success with multiple championships during his lifetime. Red Bull Powertrains was established in 2021 to manage the Honda engines, later partnering with Ford for in-house engine production starting in ’26. The inaugural power unit, called ‘DM01,’ honors Mateschitz’s vision and leadership that shaped the team’s independence. Mekies expressed gratitude towards Mateschitz for his fearless decision-making and hopes the team can continue to make him proud.
