Max Verstappen’s Dominance Claimed to Continue Beyond 2026 as Ford Reveals Red Bull’s “Top Notch” Upgrades

Max Verstappen claimed a hat trick of the Drivers’ Championships and he did so in destructive fashion with an 86.35 win percentage. This legendary feat showcases Red Bull’s current dominance on the tracks. As Verstappen pushes his driving skills to the maximum, the Red Bull team is not slacking around.

As Verstappen has been at the forefront for the last 3 years, many fans and critics predict that the team will be in power until the regulations change in 2026. Along with the regulations, Red Bull will also be changing their drive train, bringing Ford back into F1. As Ford prepares for their partnership with Red Bull, the CEO, Jim Farley, has a few words to say about what fans can expect.

Ford’s CEO believes in Max Verstappen

When Ford recently hosted their Performance Season Launch, Jim Farley had a few words to say about the company joining forces with Red Bull in 2026. Farley seemed excited to talk about the collaboration as he stated, “We have the best drivers, we get the best technical support, we have the best of Ford around the globe to support them.” And when Farley said they have the best drivers, he meant Max Verstappen as Sergio Perez’s contract ends this year.

Farley also discusses the new team that is coming up in Milton Keynes and says that they are working on a “top-notch” Powertrains team. He added, “We are going first class to the very top of the podium.” The confidence that Farley has in Red Bull is commendable. Considering Verstappen being at the team of his career, it looks like Red Bull will have no problem with podium finishes for the next couple of years.

Although things will change with regulations in 2026, Farley is confident that with the support from Ford, the team has a bright future. Red Bull has had no problem dominating F1 in the last couple of years, even through all the issues they had while finding an engine. The current supplier for Red Bull is Honda and their contract is ending in 2025. This gave way for Ford to jump back into F1 after 2004.

Mark Rushbrook’s take on Ford’s Partnership with Red Bull

Ford Performance Director Mark Rushbrook spoke about positive developments with Red Bull over the past year. These developments are part of the preparation for the significant changes in Formula 1 regulations set to occur in 2026.

Rushbrook said, “With Red Bull, the work is going very well. They are our partners and we are focused on winning.” He added, “We’ve made a lot of progress over the last year, but there’s still a long way to go, with a lot of development to do to be ready to be on the grid in 2026.”

Ford is actively involved in crafting Red Bull’s power unit. This collaboration is with Red Bull Powertrains, a newly formed entity responsible for developing power units. The positive developments aim to prepare for the 2026 F1 season when new regulations come into effect.

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The upcoming regulations mandate a comprehensive redesign of both the F1 car’s chassis and power unit, with a 50/50 balance between internal combustion and electric power. Ford’s involvement in crafting Red Bull’s power unit aligns with the substantial growth in the electric vehicle domain. With the changes happening in 2026, do you think Red Bull will continue their reign?

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