Ford wouldn't have returned to F1 had the regulations not been changed for 2026, says its motorsport boss after announcing grand plans to partner Red Bull on the engine front.
The partnership will mark the return of the Ford company to F1 after 22 years, its last foray coming when it owned the Jaguar team that was ultimately sold to Red Bull in 2004.
But the push from F1 to place a greater emphasis on electrical power and sustainable fuels with the overhauled power unit regulations coming into force in 2026 proved to be a game changer for Ford.
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