Overview
- Both teams will stage a joint launch at Ford’s Michigan Central Station as part of the manufacturer’s global season event.
- The reveal introduces the Red Bull Ford Powertrains era, marking Ford’s first official F1 involvement since 2004 and Red Bull’s move to in-house power units.
- Organisers emphasize a livery-focused presentation, with full car specifications expected to surface around the private Barcelona test from January 26–30.
- F1’s 2026 rules remove the MGU-H and target a near 50:50 combustion–electric split with roughly tripled battery output and 100% sustainable fuel.
- Driver line-ups beyond Max Verstappen remain undecided, while current Honda supply ends as the Japanese marque switches to Aston Martin for 2026.