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Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy

Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook says the American company would welcome a return to V8 engines in Formula 1, as Ford’s revised road car strategy means combustion engines remain an important part of its portfolio

Autosport

Ford on Gianpiero Lambiase exit and Max Verstappen future: “F1 commitment not based on one person”

Mark Rushbrook says Red Bull will show its “character” in handling Gianpiero Lambiase’s departure. He adds that Ford “would hate to see” Max Verstappen leave, but that it would not change the company’s F1 commitment

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How competitive is the Red Bull Ford F1 engine compared to Mercedes?

Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook says Red Bull Ford is “in the mix” as a newcomer, but stresses that the competitive picture still changes depending on the conditions

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Ford in talks with Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities

Ford reveals it has already spoken to Verstappen about potentially driving its hypercar in the future

Autosport

Ford hits back after Cadillac questions role in Red Bull F1 project

Ford has pushed back against Cadillac’s claim of being F1’s only truly American project, rejecting suggestions that its Red Bull partnership amounts to little more than just a sticker

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What Laurent Mekies' engineering background adds to Red Bull, according to Ford

Mark Rushbrook says Christian Horner deserves “full credit” for his role in building the Red Bull-Ford partnership, which has had its first test in Barcelona this week

Motorsport

Ford: Horner deserves respect, but Mekies' engineering background an asset in F1

Mark Rushbrook says Christian Horner deserves “full credit” for his role in building the Red Bull-Ford partnership, which has had its first test in Barcelona this week

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Inside Red Bull Powertrains: The four-year race to build an all-new F1 engine

Red Bull Racing will be competing in Formula 1 with its own engines for the first time this year. But how has the engine project been developed over the past four years and what is its current status? Engine chief Ben Hodgkinson explains.

Motorsport

Inside Red Bull Powertrains: How Red Bull and Ford built their F1 engine project

Red Bull will be competing in F1 with its own engines for the first time this year. But how has the engine project been developed over the past four years and what is its current status?

Autosport

Why Ford has a different F1 timeline than Audi – and how it relates to Verstappen

While Audi aims to compete for the F1 world title in 2030, Ford understands that it has to deliver from the get-go with Red Bull - a target also linked to Max Verstappen's future

Autosport

Why Ford’s F1 timeline differs from Audi – and what it means for Max Verstappen

While Audi aims to compete for the F1 world title in 2030, Ford understands that it has to deliver from the get-go with Red Bull - a target also linked to Verstappen's future

Motorsport

Ford is Bringing F1 To Detroit. Here's Why That Matters

Formula 1 has long been a European affair. Cars were revealed under rain clouds hanging over Silverstone or on Italy's famous Fiorano asphalt. But on 15 January, the F1 world will look to the birthplace of the muscle car, Detroit, for Red Bull's unveiling of its 2026 challenger.

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Why Ford is contributing more to Red Bull’s F1 engines than initially planned

Ford says it is contributing more to Red Bull’s new Formula 1 engines than originally discussed, which is linked to the Blue Oval’s changing road car strategy

Autosport

Exclusive: Ford shares update on Red Bull's new F1 engine for 2026

Ford says that the internal targets for Red Bull’s 2026 power unit have been met, but admits there is always “some nervousness” ahead of the first F1 test in Barcelona

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Ford: Red Bull’s F1 engine programme ‘on target’ ahead of first on-track test

Ford says that the internal targets for Red Bull’s 2026 power unit have been met, but admits there is always “some nervousness” ahead of the first F1 test in Barcelona

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Ford’s WEC Hypercar programme will be run in-house

Ford will run an in-house race team based in the UK, as further details are announced for its WEC Hypercar project

Autosport

Ford sets up in-house UK base for WEC Hypercar programme

Ford will run an in-house race team based in the UK, as further details are announced for its WEC Hypercar project

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Daytona 500 winner signs up for Supercars 'adventure'

NASCAR driver Austin Cindric, who won the 2022 Daytona 500, will head to Australia later this year to compete in this year's final Supercars event.

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“Some form of electrification” essential for Ford’s future in F1

Een uitgebreid interview met Ford-topman Mark

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Why Ford needs “some form of electrification” to remain in F1 long-term

Although only a third of the 2025 Formula 1 season has passed, a lot of focus behind the scenes is already on next year - when both new engine and chassis regulations come into play.

Motorsport

Exclusive: Ford "won't run away" if Max Verstappen leaves Red Bull

Behind the scenes, work is already in full swing at all engine manufacturers for 2026, with Red Bull Powertrains and Ford no exception. Mark Rushbrook, boss of Ford Motorsport and Ford Performance, already stated that most internal goals are being met, although he emphasised that it’s impossible to hit all…

Autosport

Exclusive: Ford "won't run away" if Verstappen leaves Red Bull

Motorsport

Exclusive: Ford gives update on 2026 Red Bull F1 engine

The 2025 Formula 1 campaign is only a quarter of the way through, yet a lot of focus and energy is already being directed towards what comes next. That’s especially true for the power units, since the shift to greater electrical deployment in the power mix has influenced almost every…

Autosport

Exclusive: Why Ford remains confident it is "on track" with 2026 Red Bull F1 engine

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Why Ford believes now is the right time to return to sportscar racing's top flight

Ford is returning in an attempt to reprise its overall successes at the Le Mans 24 Hours of the 1960s, the famous quadruple of 1966 to 1969. It really should be regarded as big news, but the question has to be why it has taken so long?

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