Ford has officially returned to the pinnacle of motorsport through a long-term technical partnership with Red Bull. Starting in the 2026 season, Ford will supply next-generation hybrid power units to Red Bull Racing and its sister team, marking a bold reentry into Formula 1. Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website+2redbullpowertrains.com+2
Why This Partnership Matters
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Engineering excellence meets global race exposure: Ford brings battery-cell, electric-motor, software-control and combustion-engine expertise to Red Bull’s power-unit programme. Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website+1
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Innovation shaping product development: Ford sees the F1 platform as a cost-effective way to innovate and then apply that tech to road cars. Ford From the Road+1
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Brand-building on a global stage: Returning to F1 through Red Bull underlines Ford’s performance heritage and electric/connected-vehicle ambitions. Ford From the Road+1
What the Deal Includes
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Ford will collaborate with Red Bull Powertrains to build hybrid power units compliant with the new F1 regulations kicking in 2026. Red Bull+1
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Development includes complex parts testing, 3-D printed components, and advanced power-unit software systems. Ford From the Road
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The partnership extends beyond simply supplying engines — Ford and Red Bull will work closely on software analytics, electrification and sustainability. MotorTrend
Why It’s Good for Ford Drivers
What this means for you — whether you drive a Ford truck, SUV or performance car — is that Ford’s race-bred innovation ultimately trickles down to your vehicle. Better software, advanced electrification, lightweight components and high-efficiency systems all start here: on the track, with partners like Red Bull.
How Chuck Anderson Ford Connects This to Our Customers
At Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs, we’re proud of Ford’s racing credentials — and happy to share how this global partnership makes our vehicles better:
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When Ford engineers test new power-unit tech for F1, those learnings help improve performance and efficiency in production models.
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When Ford commits to hybrid and electrified powertrains in F1, it’s reinforcing the brand’s push into advanced trucks and SUVs you can buy today.
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Visiting our showroom gives you access not only to the latest models, but to a brand that’s racing at the highest level for performance and innovation.
The Road Ahead: What to Watch
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The first Ford-Red Bull powered F1 car hits the track in 2026. Expect public announcements, testing updates and global media coverage. racetrackmasters.com+2Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website+2
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Ford’s ongoing involvement is likely to deepen — more investment, more integration of racing tech into production vehicles is expected. Sports Mole
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For us as a dealership, that means staying ahead of the curve when new Ford performance and hybrid tech arrives — and offering our customers the benefit of that technology.
Final Thoughts
The Ford-Red Bull partnership signals more than a racing comeback — it reflects Ford’s commitment to performance, innovation, and sustainability. When you choose a Ford vehicle at Chuck Anderson Ford, you’re aligning with a brand that doesn’t just compete; it races at the top and brings that expertise home.
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