Ford Announces , Partnership With Red Bull , and Return to F1 Racing.
ESPN reports that Ford has confirmed it will return to Formula One racing in 2026, joining forces with world champions Red Bull.
On February 3, the United States automotive giant announced it would be returning to the sport at Red Bull's New York launch event.
ESPN reports that the deal combines Ford's team with Red Bull's recently-formed engine company, Red Bull Powertrains.
The new engine company is reportedly already working on a power unit to meet F1's new engine regulations for 2026.
The new engine company is reportedly already working on a power unit to meet F1's new engine regulations for 2026.
In 2021, Red Bull decided to start its own power unit facility amid uncertainty over current engine supplier Honda's long-term commitment.
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ESPN reports that Red Bull and its sister team, AlphaTauri, will continue to use Honda engines until the current regulation cycle ends in 2025.
ESPN reports that Red Bull and its sister team, AlphaTauri, will continue to use Honda engines until the current regulation cycle ends in 2025.
In 2026, new power unit regulations will require cars to rely on increased electrical power and run on sustainable synthetic fuels.
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The news today that Ford is coming to Formula One from 2026 is great for the sport and we are excited to see them join the incredible automotive partners already in Formula One, Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO, via ESPN.
They are a global brand with an incredible heritage in the racing and automotive world and they see the huge value that our platform provides with over half a billion fans around the world, Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO, via ESPN.
Our commitment to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and to introduce sustainable fuels in the F1 cars from 2026 is also an important reason for their decision to enter F1, Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO, via ESPN
