Ford CEO Jim Farley has revealed the truth about working with Max Verstappen , given the American automaker's collaboration with Red Bull Powertrains to develop the power unit for Red Bull's 2026 Formula One car.
F1 enters a new era of regulations next year, which will see new cars speeding around Grand Prix circuits. The biggest change in them is the power unit, which will be powered by electric power and internal combustion in an equal ratio.
Given Ford 's expertise in developing electric vehicles, Red Bull's in-house engine development unit partnered with the blue oval brand to field its 2026 cars with its own engines for the first time in the premier class of motorsports.
Engine development requires driver feedback in many ways, and with Red Bull fielding a four-time world cha