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Rumoured links between Red Bull and Ford are beginning to escalate ahead of the team’s car launch in New York City on Friday. Multiple reports are beginning to predict the launch could become a platform to announce a future partnership between the team and the American automotive giants, with Red Bull hinting at a “blank canvas” for the new season through a social media post on Friday. Ford themselves have also confirmed that the push towards sustainability and the explosion in Formula 1’s popularity in America has made them consider a return to the sport, with their last involvement having been in partnership with Jordan in the 2004 season. To follow on from that, F1 business reporter Vincenzo Landino from The Qualifier wrote on Twitter : “Red Bull’s livery launch date is 3 February in New York City. “I have word from some of my contacts that Ford is sending some content creators and influencers to NYC on the same date. Coincidence?” It could end up being a … [Read more...] about Red Bull Ford partnership rumours escalate ahead of New York City launch

When Red Bull launch their 2023 RB19 on Friday they’ll be revealing more than their colours, and potentially the genuine car, they’ll also be confirming a deal with Ford to work together on Formula 1 engine for 2026. Two years ago, with Honda on their way out of Formula 1, Red Bull took their first steps towards becoming an engine supplier by creating the Red Bull Powertrains division. Embarking on a recruitment drive the team went shopping at Mercedes, employing Mercedes HPP’s Head of Mechanical Engineering Ben Hodgkinson as their new Technical Director with Phil Prew, a well-respected chief engineer at Mercedes, following him to Milton Keynes. They were just two of the big appointments, and yet all along there was speculation that the time would come when Red Bull would link up with an existing engine manufacturer, Porsche initially said to be the preferred choice. That fell through with Ford then entering the mix. PlanetF1 recommends Red Bull Ford partnership rumours … [Read more...] about Red Bull set to announce Ford power unit partnership after media leak