The lights went out in Melbourne, and a Red Bull Ford-powered car charged into Turn 1. Just like that, the Blue Oval returned to the biggest stage in motorsport.
This moment has been years in the making. Ford partnered with Oracle Red Bull Racing to develop an all-new power unit with Red Bull Ford Powertrains. After all the preparation, the talking stopped and the racing began.
Ford’s history in Formula 1 runs deep. Even after more than two decades away, Ford remains one of the most successful engine manufacturers the sport has seen. Ford power helped legends like Michael Schumacher, Graham Hill, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Jim Clark win championships.
Now Ford is back where it belongs.
But this return isn’t just about racing. It’s about what comes next. Engineers in Dearborn and Milton Keynes worked side by side to develop new technology focused on electrification and sustainable fuels.
What happens on the track doesn’t stay there.
Racing is Ford’s ultimate test lab. The software that manages energy recovery in Formula 1 and the aerodynamics tested at race speed help shape the future of Ford vehicles. The lessons learned today help make tomorrow’s trucks and performance cars even better.
Ford is back in Formula 1 and this is only the beginning.
