Red Bull is behind in F1 engine development race
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Cadillac will become F1’s 11th team in 2026 when it makes its debut at the Australian Grand Prix, marking an end to what was a long process to get to the grid. Back in 2023, General Motors and Andretti Global announced their intention to get into F1, but that was rejected as the championship wanted the team to agree to building its own engines.
Engine power wll play a major factor in the outcome of the 2026 Formula 1 world championship, but what are the teams using and how will it affect their chances.
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F1 engine trick to be debated in special FIA meeting
Ahead of F1 winter testing at Barcelona, the FIA will hold a meeting with technical experts, with all eyes on an alleged engine loophole used by Mercedes and Red Bull
The series’ United States expansion has boosted its fortunes in recent years, with new grands prix in Miami and Las Vegas capitalizing on the swell of American viewership. The 2026 season also marks the start of a deal with Apple as F1’s new U.S. TV broadcast partner.
FIA reportedly decides on Mercedes’ 2026 engine approach after risking F1 punishment, though a key technical meeting looms ahead.
Having the best driver means a lot, but in Formula 1, without the strongest engine and car, it can mean very little. In 2025, there are ten teams in F1, but there are far fewer engine suppliers. There are just four engines on the grid at this point ...
For outsiders, Formula 1 can look like a complex and confusing sport to follow. Drivers change yearly, manufacturers introduce upgrades to the cars, rules and regulations change, and even team names swap from season to season. Take Kick Sauber, as an example.
A top Red Bull chief has accused Mercedes of spreading the rumour that they could have built the Formula 1 engine to beat in 2026 themselves. Every manufacturer will race with a brand new power unit this season because of sweeping changes to the regulations which threaten to completely upset the balance of power on the grid.
Formula One rejected Andretti Global's application to join the global racing series in 2025 or 2026 but said Wednesday it is willing to revisit the issue in 2028 when General Motors has an engine ready for competition. F1 in its decision said it did not ...