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Ford had other partnership opportunities before Red Bull deal

Article To news overview © FIA / Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool Ford had other opportunities to partner with power unit suppliers on the Formula 1 grid before electing to partner with Red Bull Powertrains. Shortly after the partnership announcement the FIA confirmed the six power unit suppliers for 2026, with Honda included on the list. But according to Global Director of Ford, Mark Rushbrook, the company assessed that it would be best to go with Red Bull as they are not a direct competitor in the car market. "It definitely is right to partner with somebody like Red Bull Powertrains, because they're not our rival auto manufacturer," he told media, including...
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