Ford returns to Formula 1 as technical partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing

In 2026 Fordhistoric car manufacturer, will return to Formula 1 as technical partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Ford partner di Oracle Red Bull Racing

After more than two decades of absence, Ford will return to Formula 1 thanks to the close partnership with Red Bull Powertrains. In fact, the duo is currently engaged in the development of a powerful engine that will be mounted on the cars starting from the 2026 season.

“This – he commented Bill Ford, Executive Chair – it’s the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Ford’s motorsport history, which began when my great-grandfather won a race which led to the possibility of founding the company.

Ford, together with reigning world champions, Oracle Red Bull Racing, return to the pinnacle of the sport, bringing the long tradition of innovation, sustainability and now electrification to one of the most visible stages in the world.”

In addition, over the course of 2023 Ford and Red Bull Powertrains will comply with the new technical regulationfor the development of a power unit consisting of a 350 kW electric motor and a new combustion engine.

“Ford’s return to Formula 1 with Red Bull Racing embodies the direction the company has taken: to create experiences and have ever more electrified, connected and modern vehicles,” he explained Jim Farley, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company.

“Formula 1 will be a very useful platform to innovate, share ideas and technologies and interact with tens of millions of new customers“.

Ford will make its technical expertise available

Ford will take care of the development of the internal combustion engine, batteries and electric motor, as well as the control and analysis software of the power unit.

“It’s great to be able to say welcome back to Ford to Formula 1 through this partnership,” he said Christian Horner, Team Principal e CEO di Oracle Red Bull Racing.

“As an independent powertrain manufacturer, being able to benefit from the expertise of a manufacturer like Ford puts us in a good position against the competition. It is a builder steeped in history, spanning many generations.

From Jim Clark to Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, the curriculum speaks for itself. For us at Red Bull Powertrains to start a new chapter in this story, as Red Bull Ford, is exciting. 2026 is still far away, but for us the work has already begun, because we are looking at a new future and the continuous evolution of Oracle Red Bull Racing“.

In all, Ford has decided to invest 50 billion dollars to become a leader in the electric revolution. Currently, in fact, it is second in the entire USA for electric vehicles, a goal achieved thanks to the success of the F-150 Lightning and the Mustang Mach-E.

Also in 2026 Ford will be the only one to compete in all motorsport races, inclusive WEC e IMSA.

“We are entering an exciting new era for Ford Performance,” he finally confirmed Jim Farley.

“With Red Bull Racing we will compete to win in F1, the pinnacle of motorsport. You will see the world’s most famous sports coupe, the Mustang, race Australian SuperCars, NASCAR and the 24h of Le Mans. And we will strengthen our off-road leadership in the World Rally Championship, King of Hammers and the Baha 100 and beyond. In the meantime, we will continue to wow the world with great vehicles like the SuperVan 4 and Mustang Mach-E 1400.”