Ford and Red Bull took the wraps off their 2026 Formula 1 cars at a star-studded event in the Motor City, underscoring the Blue Oval’s role as powertrain supplier in the world’s most exclusive and expensive racing series.

Red Bull say it would be "naive" to expect them to be able to compete at the very front in Formula 1 from the beginning of their new engine partnership with Ford this year.

While ex-partners Honda have joined Aston Martin, Red Bull are taking on Ferrari and Mercedes as constructors of both chassis and engine.