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Ford-Red Bull F1 progress “on track”, as CEO offers 1970s era comparison

The American car company has tied up with the Milton Keynes-based squad to work on the new 2026 engine that is being prepared by the Red Bull Powertrains division.

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Williams Racing is looking for a Social Media Manager who will be supporting the teams' fan engagement objectives which will involve working across their social and digital media channels. They are seeking someone with experience in working within a large brands or sports team managing the social media channels, including…

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“Customer” Wolff not as up to speed on 2026 F1 engine plans, says Horner

Horner implied that he is more up to speed with what is happening at the new Red Bull Powertrains division, which he officially oversees and which is on the same site as the Red Bull race team in Milton Keynes.

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Mercedes downplays impact of staff lost to Red Bull Powertrains

Over 120 people have made the move from Mercedes since the Red Bull project was launched, including several key players who are now leading the development of the 2026 Ford-backed engine in Milton Keynes.

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Christian Horner open about situation as McLaren linked with Red Bull F1 engine deal

Red Bull are dominating the 2023 F1 season so far, with defending champion Max Verstappen leading the Championship standings by 53 points from teammate Sergio Perez

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Marshall’s Red Bull exit not linked to McLaren F1 engine deal

Both teams have admitted that McLaren CEO Zak Brown spoke to Horner several weeks ago about the possibility of McLaren using the new Ford-backed Red Bull Powertrains PU in 2026.

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McLaren: Lack of works F1 engine in 2026 not a handicap

With Honda now confirmed at Aston Martin, seven teams either have an internal supply or a works partner, counting both Red Bull and AlphaTauri as recipients of the Ford-backed unit being developed by Red Bull Powertrains.

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McLaren: Lack of works engine in 2026 not a handicap

With Honda now confirmed at Aston Martin, seven teams either have an internal supply or a works partner, counting both RBR and AlphaTauri as recipients of the Ford-backed unit being developed by Red Bull Powertrains. There are no works deals left for McLaren, Williams or Haas to take.

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Red Bull holds exploratory talks with McLaren over F1 engine supply deal

Christian Horner has verified reports that McLaren Formula 1 boss Zak Brown recently visited the Red Bull Powertrains site regarding a potential supply deal from 2026.

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Ford returns to F1

Ford has announced that after more than two decades it's returning to Formula 1, entering into a strategic technical partnership with Red Bull Powertrains.

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Toto Wolff gets one over Christian Horner as Mercedes and Ferrari inflict Red Bull blow

Red Bull wanted their new powertrains division to be given status as a new engine supplier by the FIA but, after pressure from Ferrari and Mercedes, they will not receive the full benefit

Daily Mirror

Red Bull-Ford will not get full new F1 engine supplier status for 2026

Red Bull-Ford is understood to have been granted only partial new Formula 1 engine supplier status for 2026 by the FIA, and will thus receive only 90% of the financial benefits.

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Red Bull: New Honda F1 deal was "too complicated" despite talks

Red Bull did explore a potential Formula 1 engine partnership with Honda when its talks with Porsche broke down last year, but says a deal ultimately proved too complicated.

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Red Bull are "not arrogant" as Christian Horner sheds more light on Ford F1 deal

Red Bull team principal Horner answered questions from Mirror Sport about how Ford will fit in with their new Powertrains project and what the transition away from Honda will look like

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Ford, Red Bull Working On A New EV That's "Strategically Important"

Ford CEO Jim Farley said so in an interview, though it's still open to interpretation.

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High-Performance Ford F-150 Lightning Teased As Upcoming EV Demo

The new EV performance demonstrator will line up with the SuperVan and Mustang Mach-E 1400.

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Ford to launch Formula 1 comeback after 20 years

Ford Motor Co. on Friday is returning to Formula 1 after more than 20 years, and just weeks after crosstown rival General Motors Co. said it was joining forces with Andretti Global to launch a bid to compete in one of the world's most prestigious motor races.

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How Red Bull And Ford Forged an F1 Partnership

The storied American manufacturer is re-entering Formula One through a partnership with Red Bull Powertrains, where it’ll share its expertise.

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Ford Returns To Formula 1 In 2026 With Red Bull Partnership

The two will begin developing the next-gen power unit this year.

Autosport

Ford will power Red Bull and AlphaTauri from F1 2026

Ford is to partner with Red Bull to power both the Milton Keynes-based squad and sister team AlphaTauri in Formula 1 from 2026.

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Why Ford can offer Red Bull what Porsche could not in F1

With Ford's confirmation of a partnership with Red Bull Powertrains imminent, it gives the Milton Keynes squad more pulling power in the American market. It's one of the key aspects the Detroit marque can offer which Porsche, expected to tie up with Red Bull before the deal fell through, could…

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Horner: Mateschitz ensured that Red Bull’s F1 future is secure

Christian Horner says that the future of the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 operation is secure despite the death of company boss Dietrich Mateschitz last weekend.

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Why Porsche’s F1 Talks With Red Bull Have Collapsed

The iconic car manufacture wanted to enter the sport in 2026 when the new engine regulations are expected to come into play.

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What's next for Porsche and Red Bull after collapsed F1 deal

Porsche's announcement on the collapse of its Red Bull talks ends a potential Formula 1 partnership many thought inevitable, and now raises fresh questions about what both must do next.

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Why Porsche’s Red Bull F1 plans appear dead in the water

For months it had been an open secret that Red Bull and Porsche would be tying up for a joint Formula 1 venture for the new engine rules era in 2026.

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