Ford and Red Bull Racing are joining forces to build hybrid power units for Formula One in 2026 as the automaker begins shifting toward electric vehicles.
Formula One cars use hybrid drivetrains today that combine a V6 and a small electric motor, but a new formula kicks in for 2026 that includes a more powerful electric motor and the use of synthetic fuels that produce net-zero carbon emissions.
"The sport is exploding in America. Three races, a lot of young, diverse customers, and that’s who we want to sell EVs to."Farley said Formula One offers technical and marketing opportunities for Ford as it shifts toward electric vehicle production. Ford can apply what it learns about advanced aerodynamics to its production cars, while pushing its battery technology to the limits on the track. Farley said that by making its production cars more aerodynamically efficient, it can get the same driving range out of smaller batteries and potentially save $500 to $1,000 per electric vehicle in manufacturing costs.
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