A black sports car with a rear spoiler, parked inside a building with brick walls illuminated by colorful blue and purple lights. The car has bright headlights and a license plate that says 'RACING'.

Ford X Redbull 2025

Detroit, MI

Photos by: Adam Allport

Inside the newly restored Michigan Central Station, Ford Motor Company and Oracle Red Bull Racing unveiled the future of their partnership: the beginning of Red Bull Ford Powertrains. Set in the heart of Detroit, the location couldn’t have been more fitting. Once a symbol of the city’s past, the station now represents its resurgence, mirroring Ford’s own return to Formula One after more than two decades away.

But this isn’t a nostalgic comeback. Ford is stepping back into F1 at the highest level, partnering with one of the sport’s most dominant teams in a move that signals serious intent. With Red Bull transitioning to a fully in house power unit for 2026, Ford’s role goes far beyond branding. The company brings advanced hybrid technology, simulation expertise, and decades of engineering knowledge into what is one of the most ambitious engine programs on the grid.


The timing aligns with Formula One’s massive regulation shift in 2026. New power units will rely on a near 50/50 split between internal combustion and electric energy, with a stronger emphasis on sustainability and efficiency. It’s a complete reset, one that gives partnerships like Red Bull and Ford the opportunity to define the next era of performance.

Unveiled under the lights, the 2026 challenger carried a refined evolution of Red Bull’s signature look, familiar, but clearly signaling a new chapter. And while the car itself drew attention, the bigger story was what it represents: a full commitment to the future of the sport.

For Detroit, the moment carried extra weight. A city built on automotive innovation playing host to Formula One’s next evolution creates a bridge between global motorsport and American


Ford Racing x Redbull

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Close-up of a Formula 1 race car with sponsor logos including Mobil 1, Red Bull, Ford, and Pirelli, displayed indoors with a blue-lit background.