Overview
- Ford confirmed a Season Launch at Detroit’s Michigan Central Station on January 15, 2026, where Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls will reveal their 2026 liveries and Ford will present the first joint Ford–Red Bull power unit.
- Ford officials clarified the event will showcase team colours rather than complete new chassis, and they indicated a planned preview of a forthcoming Ford sportscar developed by Ford Racing.
- The timing dovetails with pre-season testing in Barcelona from January 26–30, when Red Bull’s teams are expected to run in their official 2026 liveries, with the first test week closed to media and fans.
- Ford returns to Formula 1 after 22 years through its Red Bull Powertrains partnership, contributing electric and software expertise while Red Bull develops the combustion engine in its Milton Keynes facility.
- Audi revealed its R26 Concept livery in Titanium, Carbon-Black and a new Audi-Red, reaffirmed a goal to fight for championships from 2030, and outlined leadership (Mattia Binotto, Jonathan Wheatley), drivers (Nico Hülkenberg, Gabriel Bortoleto), and backing from Revolut, bp, Adidas and a Qatar fund investment.