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Red Bull Powertrains and Ford collaborate on 2026 power units featuring a 50/50 power split between the engine and electric systems. The partnership leverages Ford's technical expertise to lead the ICE performance index while navigating new FIA budget cap regulations.
Red Bull's engineering programs and driver academy prepare talent for the 2026 regulations. Key figures like Guillaume Rocquelin and Simon Rennie manage technical tasks and driver feedback, while Isack Hadjar prepares to partner Max Verstappen in 2026.
Red Bull engineers faced cooling failures in 38-degree Bahrain heat after moving the intercooler to a saddle position to save weight. The team is now working to redesign cooling ducting and validate the intercooler before the October 4 Bahrain GP.