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Laurent Mekies, Red Bull’s F1 boss, has used the word “crazy” to describe the scale of the team’s new in-house engine program. With support from Ford, Red Bull has built its very first F1 engine for 2026, powering its own team and the sister Racing Bulls outfit.
Long-time 2026 favourites Mercedes quickly catch the eye before Ferrari finish with a flourish; impressive reliable debut for Red Bulls first engine; watch every round of the 2026 Formula 1 season live on Sky Sports F1,
Ferrari is convinced that both Mercedes and Red Bull are taking advantage of a gap in the 2026 Formula 1 engine rules. Teams believe that the two manufacturers can exceed the maximum fuel compression ratio of 16:1 while on track,
The Scuderia have been building up the hype in recent days ahead of their big reveal with a string of teaser posts on social media. That included one, posted on Sunday, which featured four darkened images featuring their drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and also their 2025 car.
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