Overview

• Ford confirmed its return in 2026 with Red Bull and disclosed a much broader scope than first planned, saying it is now working on almost the entire car and on operations, including combustion engine development.
• Mark Rushbrook said the partnership has evolved from an electrification focus to include parts production and ICE work, reflecting lessons Ford wants to gain across the full hybrid power unit.
• Red Bull is navigating leadership change following Christian Horner’s exit, yet Max Verstappen has committed to stay for 2026 under the new regulations.
• Cadillac’s new team is accelerating preparations with a U.S. chassis base in Indiana and a UK hub near Silverstone, with management approaches Lowdon says were inspired by NASA.
• Reports indicate Cadillac is in advanced talks with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez for 2026 and is negotiating to run Ferrari’s 2023 car under testing allowances as a Ferrari power‑unit customer, while Red Bull’s second seat for 2026 is widely linked to Isack Hadjar as Yuki Tsunoda’s future remains uncertain.