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No repeat of 2014 in F1? Red Bull engine chief sees “bigger risk” on aero side in 2026

Ben Hodgkinson shares the FIA’s view that the internal combustion engine will make the biggest difference for the new power units, but unlike the governing body he believes aerodynamics can be the decisive factor in 2026

Red Bull views aero, not engines, as “bigger risk” of 2014-like dominance in F1 2026

Red Bull views aero, not engines, as “bigger risk” of 2014-like dominance in F1 2026

Ben Hodgkinson shares the FIA’s view that the internal combustion engine will make the biggest difference for the new power units, but unlike the governing body he believes aerodynamics can be the decisive factor in 2026

Red Bull questions relevance of ADUO, F1’s engine handicap system

Red Bull questions relevance of ADUO, F1’s engine handicap system

The weakest power unit manufacturers will get additional upgrades, but Red Bull’s Ben Hodgkinson has reservations about the system

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Red Bull would pick “gloves-off” F1 engine fight over handicap system

The weakest power unit manufacturers will get additional upgrades, but Red Bull’s Ben Hodgkinson has reservations about the system

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.

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?

Red Bull’s F1 engine boss hits back in ‘loophole’ row: ‘They don’t belong in this sport’

The current pre-season controversy over power units has seen Ferrari, Audi and Honda complain to the FIA

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Why Max Verstappen is Red Bull's main "advantage" in F1's 2026 shake-up

Why Max Verstappen is Red Bull's main "advantage" in F1's 2026 shake-up

New chassis and power unit regulations will mean 'a lot more for the driver to do' – and nobody does it better than Max Verstappen

Why Verstappen is Red Bull's main "advantage" in 2026 F1 rules shake-up

Why Verstappen is Red Bull's main "advantage" in 2026 F1 rules shake-up

New chassis and power unit regulations will mean 'a lot more for the driver to do' according to Red Bull Powertrains director Ben Hodgkinson – and few F1 drivers have as much mental bandwidth as Max Verstappen

Why Ford are ‘climbing a mountain’ in hope of powering Max Verstappen to F1 glory after 22-year absence

Why Ford are ‘climbing a mountain’ in hope of powering Max Verstappen to F1 glory after 22-year absence

2026 F1 SEASON: The American car giant re-joins the sport this year with Red Bull but, as Kieran Jackson explains, giving Verstappen a car capable of winning the title, amid sweeping regulation changes, will be their biggest challenge yet

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Red Bull confident new F1 power unit is legal, albeit "on the very limit" of the rules

Red Bull confident new F1 power unit is legal, albeit "on the very limit" of the rules

Red Bull is convinced the compression ratio of its 2026 F1 engine is within the regulations, as Ben Hodgkinson calls the recent controversy 'a lot of noise about nothing'

Red Bull responds to "noise" about F1 engine trick: "Confident that it's legal"

Red Bull responds to "noise" about F1 engine trick: "Confident that it's legal"

Red Bull is convinced the compression ratio of its 2026 F1 engine is within the regulations, as Ben Hodgkinson calls the recent controversy 'a lot of noise about nothing'

Newey agrees contract extension with Red Bull F1 team

Newey agrees contract extension with Red Bull F1 team

The legendary F1 designer’s current deal had been up for renewal at the end of this year, prompting recent speculation that he could be targeted by competitors.

Red Bull, Mercedes reach agreement over F1 engine chief

Red Bull, Mercedes reach agreement over F1 engine chief

Red Bull has agreed a deal with Mercedes for the new technical director of its powertrains division, Ben Hodgkinson, to join later this year.

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Red Bull reaches agreement with Mercedes over F1 engine chief

Red Bull has agreed a deal with Mercedes for the new technical director of its powertrains division, Ben Hodgkinson, to join later this year.

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