Overview

• Ford’s Mark Rushbrook confirmed the company has moved beyond electrification to work on the internal combustion engine, fuel‑efficiency optimization, parts production and operational support for Red Bull’s 2026 project.
• UK filings show Christian Horner has been removed as a director as Red Bull restructures leadership, while Max Verstappen has stated he will stay with the team into 2026.
• Paddock commentary characterizes Ford’s broader role as a high‑risk escalation that could either accelerate capability or complicate Red Bull’s delivery timeline.
• General Motors’ Cadillac entry outlined chassis production in Fishers, Indiana and a UK hub near Silverstone, with team boss Graeme Lowdon citing NASA‑inspired management practices.
• Drivers and teams report major adaptation for 2026’s 50/50 hybrid power units and active aero, with Charles Leclerc calling it a ‘blank page’ and Williams’ James Vowles expecting overtaking to remain viable based on simulations.