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Our minds are exploding over this on other forums because ford performance out this on their social media with ford commenting, see you tomorrow, in the comments section. 

 

We're trying to figure out exactly what this is. Some have said it's a new ford gt supercar, others have said it's an F1 car. Some think it's a gt3 s650. Others think it's a mach-e. 

 

Personally, I think this could be something very radical. That wing looks too wide for a mustang, too exotic. Most racing wings are very flat, this looks like a Jesko wing. 

2024-ford-mustang-gt3-race-car-teaser.webp

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53 minutes ago, coupe3w said:

Big deal Honda engines with Ford logos. Not impressed.

 

2026 introduces new engines to F1...so not a carry over and Red Bull has their own engine development setup in the UK that took over what Honda did with some help from them, but not as a sponsor. 

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Red Bull Formula 1 cars are currently powered by Honda and will be until the year 2025, right before the regulations change. Honda previously withdrew from the deal in 2021, but came back in 2022 for a partnership that was only supposed to last until 2023. The Japanese manufacturer extended the deal until the end of 2025 when, going by the BBC's report, is when Ford will step in to co-fund the development of a new engine alongside Red Bull.

 

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Starting in 2023, Ford and Red Bull Powertrains – the Milton Keynes team’s dedicated engine division – will develop a next-gen power unit to supply both Red Bull Racing and the sister AlphaTauri operation from 2026 until at least 2030.

Based around the current turbocharged 1.6-litre power unit, F1’s future engine regulations will feature increased electrical power and 100% sustainable fuels, while also improving safety and lowering costs for manufacturers.

A giant of both the motorsport world and the automotive industry, Ford are set to provide expertise in several areas of development “including battery cell and electric motor technology as well as power unit control software and analytics”.

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https://www.thedrive.com/news/fords-back-in-f1-as-red-bull-alphatauri-engine-partner-starting-in-2026?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1JLv1yVFyNuFglWIyfTBrQRlRMd4OjRudkILFsmAwA1qx6MFc2RM35CKc

 



 

The American automaker will start the development of power units this year, specifically a 350 kW electric motor and a new internal combustion engine able to run on sustainable fuels. According to the FIA rules for the next-gen cars, this package should debut in the 2026 season

 

 

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1 hour ago, T-dubz said:

Good, it was painful having to cheer for HAAS and them never winning. Ford being involved with Red Bull means I can actually cheer for a winner now ?

 

For me, I like both the Mercedes drivers, so have followed them for a number of years. By 2026, Lewis will probably have retired, but young Russell is a great prospect. Will be tough switching to rivals Red Bull, when Ford become involved.

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https://youtu.be/eiQ6r-UXzqU

 

Solid vid overall, a cool example of how this is partnership could relate to their street cars is mentioned by Farley at just after 22:45. He mentions a very important secretive EV being developed by a skunkworks team where the areo is being developed by people who used to work at red bull. Sounds like a next gen gt or something similar, can't wait to see it. 

 

 

 

 

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