Overview
- Ford Performance chief Mark Rushbrook stated the company will pursue victory with Red Bull regardless of which driver is in the car.
- Rushbrook confirmed Verstappen has visited the powertrains facility several times and taken an active interest in the 2026 engine project.
- Red Bull will run its first in‑house power units under the Red Bull Ford Powertrains banner from 2026 after Honda’s switch to Aston Martin.
- Verstappen told Blick he intends to fulfill his Red Bull contract through 2028 and is not seeking a team change at this point.
- Red Bull enters 2026 with Laurent Mekies as team principal and rookie graduate Isack Hadjar alongside Verstappen, with a joint Detroit launch this week and pre‑season testing beginning later this month.