Ford confirms Formula 1 return for 2026
American car giant Ford has officially confirmed its return to Formula 1 in 2026, ahead of Red Bull's car launch in New York.
Having quit F1 at the end of the 2004 season, when it pulled the plug on the Jaguar operation and its badging of Cosworth engines, Ford announced on Friday that it will be coming back for the new engine era that begins in 2026.
Its early morning announcement only made reference to its plans to enter F1 again, and it did not detail which teams it would be working with.
However, as Autosport first revealed back in December, Ford has been in talks with Red Bull for many months. It is understood that a deal is in place and is expected to be announced during the Milton Keynes-based team's car launch later.
Red Bull is well advanced in its design of an F1 power unit for 2026 and has been open about the desire for a manufacturer partner to provide technical input and potentially badge the project.
Source and more: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ford-confirms-formula-1-return-for-2026/10427644/
American car giant Ford has officially confirmed its return to Formula 1 in 2026, ahead of Red Bull's car launch in New York.
Having quit F1 at the end of the 2004 season, when it pulled the plug on the Jaguar operation and its badging of Cosworth engines, Ford announced on Friday that it will be coming back for the new engine era that begins in 2026.
Its early morning announcement only made reference to its plans to enter F1 again, and it did not detail which teams it would be working with.
However, as Autosport first revealed back in December, Ford has been in talks with Red Bull for many months. It is understood that a deal is in place and is expected to be announced during the Milton Keynes-based team's car launch later.
Red Bull is well advanced in its design of an F1 power unit for 2026 and has been open about the desire for a manufacturer partner to provide technical input and potentially badge the project.
Source and more: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ford-confirms-formula-1-return-for-2026/10427644/
