A long-term strategic technical partnership sees American automaker Ford and Red Bull Powertrains joining forces in the development of the next-gen hybrid power unit, to be used from the 2026 Formula 1 season onwards.
Ahead of the Oracle Red Bull Racing 2023 season launch in New York on Friday, American automaker Ford officially announced it had signed a partnership with Red Bull Powertrains to return to the pinnacle of motorsport, providing the power units for both Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri teams from 2026 to at least 2030.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1, outlined: “ The news today that Ford is coming to Formula 1 from 2026 is great for the sport, and we are excited to see them join the incredible automotive partners already in Formula 1.”
“Ford is a global brand with an incredible heritage in racing and the automotive world, and they see the huge value that our platform provides with over half a billion fans around the world.”
“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.”
In 2026, the FIA will introduce new power unit (PU) regulations intended to make it possible and attractive for newcomers to join the sport at a competitive level.
The new technical rules focus on greater electrification – increasing the power unit electric share by up to 50 percent – using 100 percent of advanced sustainable synthetic fuel.
Last August, the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the 2026 Formula 1 Power Unit Technical, Sporting, and Financial Regulations, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainability, aiming to achieve the goal of becoming a carbon-neutral racing series by 2030.
Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, stated: “This is the start of a thrilling new chapter in Ford’s motorsports story that began when my great-grandfather won a race that helped launch our company.”
Adding: “Ford, alongside world champions, Oracle Red Bull Racing, is returning to the pinnacle of the sport, bringing Ford’s long tradition of innovation, sustainability, and electrification to one of the world’s most visible stages.”
The company founded by the visionary Henry Ford in 1903 is currently the second-largest U.S.-based automaker, only behind General Motors (GM).
According to the company statement, Ford will provide expertise in areas including battery cell and electric motor technology as…
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