US car manufacturer Ford is set to make a triumphant return to Formula 1, joining forces with Red Bull to power both their Red Bull Racing Team and sister team AlphaTauri from 2026 until at least 2030. Mark Rushbrook, global director of Ford Performance Motorsports, hinted earlier this year that a return to F1 was in the works.

The companies' F1 allegiance takes effect as the sport shifts to fully sustainable fuel in 2026, a move that could help Ford's modernization goals as a company. Both teams will partner with Ford's advanced technology, aiming to benefit from the US car giant's experience and innovation.

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner expressed his enthusiasm at his squad achieving this progress. "It's fantastic to be welcoming Ford back into Formula 1 through this partnership," he said. "For us as Red Bull Powertrains to open the next chapter of that dynasty