Ford would not have returned to F1 without the major changes to the engine regulations for 2026, according to its motorsport boss. Are you excited to see the blue oval return with Red Bull and AlphaTauri?
The partnership will mark the return of the Ford name to F1 after 22 years, its last foray coming when it owned the Jaguar team that was ultimately sold to Red Bull in 2004.
Asked by Autosport if Ford would have returned had the rules not changed for 2026, Ford global director Mark Rushbrook said: “No, I don’t think we would. The shift in the engine rules for 2026 has prompted renewed interest from car manufacturers in joining the F1 grid, coinciding with the global boom the series continues to enjoy.
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