Source:
USA TODAY Sports/Gary A. Vasquez
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Sports News] In 2026, Formula 1 will introduce new engine regulations that
include the mandatory use of 100% sustainable fuels and a reduction in race
fuel flow from 100kg to 70kg. To tackle these new challenges, Red Bull Racing
has recently announced a partnership with Ford of the United States to jointly
develop the next generation of hybrid power systems. This marks Ford’s return
to the Formula One World Championship after a 20-year absence. Back in the
1960s to the 1980s, Ford supplied engines to teams such as Lotus, Tyrrell, and
Williams. Despite its lengthy hiatus from F1, Ford still holds the third
position among engine manufacturers with the most F1 championship victories,
with a total of 176 races, trailing behind Ferrari’s 244 races and Mercedes’
212 races. Ford’s most recent championship win with their engine dates back to
1994 when Michael Schumacher secured the title for the Benetton F1 team. Ford
states that its re-entry into Formula One is motivated by the pursuit of the
“best possible partner,” and Red Bull Racing is considered one of the
top teams available in the sport.