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Red Bull Unveils 2026 Look in Detroit as Ford Partnership Broadens

Ford expands its role with Red Bull Powertrains to supply U.S.-made V6 components for the 2026 hybrid era.

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.