Ford's F1 announcement is more than a sponsorship, less than a full engine manufacturer.
With an agreement with Red Bull Powertrains, the Ford name is set to be back in F1 in 2026, a full 22 years since the brand's name appeared on the Jordan EJ14. It's a big deal to have one of the world's largest and most iconic car manufacturers back in the sport. But what does that return actually look like? What involvement will Ford have?The 2026 regulations bring about another shift in F1's power units, with the 1.6 liter V-6 formula set to stay.
The middle ground is what Ford is doing, the strategic partnership. This doesn't necessarily mean setting up a full engine facility or developing an entire chassis, but it does mean getting both marketing exposure and providing engineering expertise to a team that will then, theoretically, help the car manufacturer with its own development.
The ultimate irony here is that Ford will be Red Bull's partner in engine development 19 years after Ford sold the entire team to Red Bull.
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