American manufacturer Ford has announced that it will join Formula 1 as an engine supplier ahead of Red Bull's car launch in New York. Ford is will partner with Red Bull Powertrains to supply their engines, re-uniting the two partners of the Sauber team in 1995. The question now is what can Ford bring to the table that Porsche couldn't?
Porsche was initially in advanced talks with Red Bull to enter as an engine supplier. VW group ultimately decided to enter the sport as a works team under the Audi brand with a minor stake in Sauber Motorsport.
Ford will join forces with Red Bull powertrains in 2026 and will be partially funding the engine that Red Bull is designing ready for the new regulations that are being introduced that year.
Red Bull Powertrains who employ 500 people in Milton Keynes are said to be well advanced for their 2026 plans.
Ford has said that the growth in popularity of F1 and it's commitment to more sustainable fuels were key reasons for their return. Although, nothing was mentioned about the 300 trucks that drive from race to race. Or the seven boeing 747 cargo planes that are flown to each event.
Andretti Autosport is another American-based company that are attempting to join the grid. Owned by former driver Mario Andretti, Andretti Autosport has struck a deal to partner with the Cadilac but is planning to use a Renault engine.
The FIA has formally opened the process for new works teams to enter. The bad news? The FIA has confirmed that if no applicant is “considered suitable” by F1 bosses then no team will be accepted to join. Current team bosses will also have influence over which teams get in and can block new entrants. Mercedes-Benz boss Toto Wolff is one of the team principals that doesn't want any new entrants over fears it could “dilute” profits.
Andretti hopes to enter in 2025, but the majority of the current teams are opposed to new entrants. Andretti is also yet to receive approval from the FIA.
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