Mekies Calls Red Bull's 2026 Engine Project 'Crazy' Yet Ambitious

Mekies Calls Red Bull's 2026 Engine Project 'Crazy' Yet Ambitious

Red Bull's team principal, Laurent Mekies, acknowledges the daunting challenge of developing the team's own Formula 1 power unit for 2026, a gamble he calls "as crazy as it gets." Partnering with Ford, the team aims to compete against established manufacturers like Mercedes, Ferrari, and Honda. Despite past dominance, Mekies is realistic about the learning curve ahead, understanding that these rivals have decades of experience in engine developm…

Everest or Bust: Red Bull’s 2026 Engine Gamble

Toto Wolff just called Red Bull’s 2026 engine plan “like climbing Everest”—now the only question is who brings the oxygen and who brings the popcorn. The team once teased for selling energy drinks is building its own engine with Ford, while Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, Honda and more lean in with sharp stopwatches. Is this about to be a rocket, a pricey lesson, or both? One roof, big brains, and a software fight that could flip the grid—or make the …