Red Bull expecting engine 'struggles' for first few months of F1 2026
The Race • • general
Key Points:
- Ford and Red Bull have announced a new engine partnership starting in 2026, with Ford joining Red Bull Powertrains to develop engines under the new F1 regulations.
- Red Bull Racing CEO Laurent Mekies acknowledged that the first few months of the partnership will be challenging, warning of initial struggles but expressing confidence in eventual success.
- Ford's executive chairman Bill Ford claimed the partnership will be "unstoppable," though Ford CEO Jim Farley tempered expectations by describing the project as a significant challenge and an underdog effort.
- Technical director Ben Hodgkinson, formerly of Mercedes High Performance Powertrains, emphasized the uncertainty of performance before pre-season testing but expressed confidence in the team's preparation and capabilities.
- The new Red Bull Racing
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