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