Perhaps the biggest headline is that Ford is returning to Formula 1 and partnering with Red Bull, after more than two decades away from the F1 series.
“Later that evening, the spotlight will shift as our partners Red Bull host their own highly anticipated season launch, where they will reveal the liveries of the cars that will bring Ford back to F1 after a 22-year absence,” Rushbrook said. “For the first time, Red Bull will introduce their two Formula 1 teams at one event, and I can tell you, Ford is very much at the heart of this project. This Red Bull launch is a celebration of a journey that has been several years in the making. It’s the official introduction of the Red Bull Ford Powertrains unit — the heart of Ford’s return to the pinnacle of motorsport.”
On the F1 partnership, Rushbrook continued: “Since we announced our return to F1 with Red Bull, the team has been working night and day to get ready for 2026. But this is about so much more than just the racing. It is about how we use our learnings from F1 to make our cars and trucks better for our customers. What we will learn together with Red Bull will define the technologies of the future, and that is what excites me most about this relationship. Returning to Formula 1 required us to find a partner that shared our DNA — a relentless desire to compete and win. We found that in Red Bull. Their audacious, championship-winning culture is a perfect match for our 125 years of Ford Racing history.”
Full details about the Detroit event will be released in the weeks ahead.
