Overview
- The Detroit launch formalized a deeper Ford–Red Bull Powertrains collaboration, with personnel, technology and U.S.-built V6 parts for a shared 2026 power unit across both teams.
- Red Bull named its first next‑gen power unit DM01 in tribute to company founder Dietrich Mateschitz.
- Red Bull’s refreshed 2026 design introduces a white heritage base, a high‑gloss finish and a new jacquard pattern.
- Racing Bulls confirmed its 2026 driver pairing as Liam Lawson alongside rookie Arvid Lindblad.
- Advisor Helmut Marko warned that Mercedes could hold an early engine advantage under the incoming regulations.