F1 Explains: Ford's F1 Return Alongside Red Bull
Ford Global Director of Racing, Mark Rushbrook, joined the F1 Explains podcast to talk about the brand's F1 return with Red Bull in 2026.
Ford engines have the second-most F1 drivers' titles in F1 history, with 13, tied with Mercedes. Moreover, the engine manufacturer is third in terms of World Constructors' Championships, having supplied engines to 10 championship teams.
Can they hit the ground running in 2026?
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The changes to the drivetrain for 2026 are staggering. 50% of he energy to get the car around the track is required to be electric. What's the time penalty for using only the reciprocating engine when the battery get drained? 2 seconds? 10 seconds? God-forbid a driver gets to the beginning of a straight with nothing left in the battery.
The virtue-signallers' lobby got their wish. Kind of a joke really, with a squadron of 747's lugging the hardware around the world, at 45,000 feet.
I hope it's a complete disaster, so the V10's will be back in 2027.
Racing has nothing to do with sustainability and ot kills F1.
When will people finally wake up!
Though I am glad to see Ford back in the ring.
Net 0 has always been and continues to be STUPID!