Red Bull rumored to make a major announcement with Ford in Formula 1

Red Bull Racing  and Ford Motor Company are in talks for a potential partnership in Formula 1, according to sources from Mirror Sport.

Ford, who has a rich history in the sport, is looking to make a comeback as the sport experiences growth.

Mark Rushbrook, said to motorsport.com "F1 requires consideration, but the company will not comment on speculation."

Sources from Mirror Sport say the partnership is expected to be officially announced at Red Bull's season launch event in New York on February 3rd, 2023.

They also report that "Ford are not believed to have signed up for the 2026 power unit regulations, while Red Bull have put extensive resource into building their own powertrains division and have a pre-existing relationship with Honda."

"Those factors suggest Ford may not come in as an engine partner, though it remains to be seen if that will be the case."

One factor attracting manufacturers to Formula 1 is the shift towards fully sustainable fuel from 2026, which has been cited as important by companies such as Audi and Cadillac.

Mark Rushbrook has also spoken about the value of categories not rushing to go fully electric.

General Motors is also keen on getting involved in Formula 1 and has already struck a deal with Andretti Autosport.

The potential partnership between Ford and Red Bull in Formula 1 has generated buzz in the industry and with Ford's history and Red Bull's success in the sport.

While the specifics of the partnership between Ford and Red Bull are yet to be determined, the anticipation of a significant announcement on February 3rd continues to grow.