Ford have formally announced their return to F1, with the American car giant expected to team up with reigning champions Red Bull from 2026.
Ahead of Red Bull’s F1 2023 car launch in New York, Ford confirmed their F1 return, with their last involvement being with Jordan in 2004.
Ford are expected to join forces with Red Bull from 2026, when the team will run its own power unit – designed by Red Bull Powertrains – for the first time.
Speaking of the news, Ford’s executive chair, Bill Ford said: “This is the start of a thrilling new chapter in Ford’s motorsports story that began when my great-grandfather won a race that helped launch our company.
“Ford is returning to the pinnacle of the sport, bringing Ford’s long tradition of innovation, sustainability and electrification to one of the world’s most visible stages.”
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali added: “The news today that Ford is coming to F1 from 2026 is great for the sport and we are excited to see them join the incredible automotive partners already in F1
“Ford is a global brand with an incredible heritage in racing and the automotive world and they see the huge value that our platform provides with over half a billion fans around the world. Our commitment to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and to introduce sustainable fuels in the F1 cars from 2026 is also an important reason for their decision to enter F1.
“We believe that our sport provides the opportunity and reach unlike any other and we cannot wait for the Ford logo to be racing round F1’s iconic circuits from 2026.”
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