Various press reports indicate that Ford Y Red Bull they would have reached an agreement to work together on the Formula 1. The alliance would begin in 2026coinciding with the start of the new technical regulations related to engines.
The conversations between both brands began at the end of last year, when Red Bull closed its negotiations with Porschewhich claimed to have majority control of the team and operations in the top flight.
Rendering: Sean Bulls Design.
Ford, on the other hand, would allow Red Bull complete independence in running the team, would collaborate in certain technical areas, and would name the Red Bull Powertrains power unit after him, which will be manufactured on the basis of the impeller developed by Sling.
The interest of the Oval brand in being in the category is related to the “Romance” who lives F1 in the United States, which from this year will have three races on the calendar (Miami, Las Vegas and Austin). In addition, the interest of his historical archrival, General Motors, to enter F1 with the Andretti team is known.
The report indicates that the announcement of the agreement would be made next week, coinciding with the launch of the new Red Bull for the 2023 season that will take place in New York City. Casually, Mohammed Ben Sulayempresident of the Federation International of the automobilehe assured in an interview with Auto Motor and Sport that in the next few days a new manufacturer would join F1. “In a short time, perhaps next week, another manufacturer could sign for the 2026 engine regulations,” assured the former Emirati pilot.
Ford’s presence in F1 was always linked to Cosworththe company founded by mike costin Y Keith Duckworth. The last participation was in the early 2000s with Jaguar Y Jordan.
