Inside one aspect of Ford and Red Bull’s F1 powertrain partnership

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-15T15:53:15+00:00

Ford is collaborating with Red Bull Powertrains to develop a 1.6-litre V6 turbo-hybrid engine for the 2026 Formula 1 season, emphasizing 3D printing for metal parts and sharing expertise in engineering and quality assurance.

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2026-03-15 15:53:15

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Ford is supporting Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT) in developing the 1.6-litre V6 turbo-hybrid unit for the 2026 Formula 1 season, focusing on additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metal components. The partnership leverages Ford’s extensive experience from production cars to enhance RBPT’s technical control, materials engineering, and quality assurance for F1’s demanding environment. This collaboration also extends to shared learnings in areas like oil consumption control, benefiting both organizations.

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