Ford returns to Formula 1

The Formula 1 It is a sport in constant movement, like its protagonists, they never go back, but rather always go forward and at full speed. The highest category of motorsports continues to present changes season after season, especially at the technological level to improve the performance of its cars more and more. Something that does not change, despite the arrival of new technologies, new drivers and new leaders in each of the teams, something that does not change in motorsports are traditions. After 22 years, having his last participation in the 2004 seasonFord returns, a weight firm in the world of vehicles.

The American car manufacturer announced its return to Formula 1 from 2026, taking into account its re-entry together with Red Bull, a team that has the new world champion, Max Verstappen, in its ranks. The return of Ford, which was able to win 10 constructors’ championships and 13 drivers’ championships, will then return in the 2026 season, which opens the doors to new functions in the category that require participating teams to increase the electrical energy of their cars by 50%, added to the use of fully sustainable ethanol as fuel.

Ford returns to Formula 1

The executive director of Ford, Jim Farley, a lover of racing and especially of Formula 1 years ago, was in charge of announcing the return of the firm to the highest category. The return of Ford is clearly due to economic fines in addition to the passion for motorsport. Taking advantage of the increase in the popularity of F1 after the Netflix series “Drive to Survive” came to light, Ford viewed with good eyes participating again in the discipline in which he collaborated in the F1 championship. Michael Schumacher in 1994. Consequently, the agreement between Red Bull and Ford was unveiled for the partnership in the development of next-generation hybrid power units that the Oracle Red Bull and Scuderia AlphaTauri teams will use from 2026 until at least 2030. The company Formed in 1903 in Michigan, the United States will handle areas including battery cells, electric motors, as well as control software and analysis of power units in f1 cars.

Regarding the new Formula 1 season, it will have its first grand prix in Bahrain from March 3 to 5. The last edition of the Bahrain GP had Charles Leclerc as the winner defending the colors of ferrari. Regarding 2023 in F1, this is how the grids of each of the teams are made up:

Red Bull: Max Verstappen (1) and Sergio Checo Pérez (11)

Ferrari: Charles Leclerc (16) and Carlos Sainz (55)

Alpine: Pierre Gasly (10) and Esteban Ocon (31)

· Mercedes: and Lewis Hamilton (44) and George Russell (63)

McLaren: Lando Norris (4) and Óscar Piastri (81)

· Alfa Romeo: Zhou Guanyu (24) and Valtteri Bottas (77)

· Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso (14) and Lance Stroll (18)

· Haas: Kevin Magnussen (20) and Niko Hulkenbnerg (27)

· Alpha Tauri: Nick De Vries (21) and Yuki Tsunoda (22)

Williams: Logan Sargeant (2) and Alex Albon (23)

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