After many rumors, finally Ford officially announces return to Formula 1 due to ‘growing popularity’ of world motorsport’s premier competition in US market And in recent years, all over the world, the transition to a more electrified and sustainable future, a path that goes hand in hand with the goals that automotive brands are currently pursuing. F1 is the best showcase for the brand to show to the public and Ford hopes to capitalize on that in its return to the love race from 2026 when the new F1 engine is introduced. It is not yet known if he will join the team, but there have been strong rumors recently about a possible unconfirmed relationship with Red Bull.

Ford’s return means the iconic brand is returning to F1 for this event. And let’s not forget that the Detroit, Michigan-based North American brand was a fundamental pillar of the ‘Great Circus’, supplying key engines to numerous teams from 1967 to 2004. it won’t work. A historic affiliate of Ford and Cosworth, it has been with Ford since the late 50’s to manufacture competition engines. This relationship led to the fact that a few years later Lotus won his 1973 Constructors’ World Championship with Ford powered by his Cosworth engine. This is his legendary V8 engine that is also used by his four other teams. American engines were so important in the 70s that there were only two significant teams, Ferrari and his BRM. And he made history in 1973, when Lotus took the top five places in the world championship with Ford Cosworth-powered cars, with a total of eight cars in the top ten. Brutality. This continued in 1975, when 12 of the 13 teams that make up the F1 grid (Brabham, McLaren, Hesketh, Tyrrell, Shadow, Lotus, March, Williams, Parnelli, Hill, Penske and Ensign) are legendary. I used a V8 engine.

176 wins, 13 drivers’ titles, 10 constructors’ titles

Ford is back acknowledging that it remains the third most successful engine manufacturer in F1 history. 10 Constructors’ Championships, 13 Drivers’ Championships. Between 1967 and 2004, Ford-Cosworth engines won 176 Grands Prix, 10 Manufacturers’ Titles and multiple World Drivers’ Titles. Graham Hill (1968), Jackie Stewart (1969), Jochen Rindt (1970), Jackie Stewart (1971), Emerson Fittipaldi (1972), Jackie Stewart (1973), Emerson Fittipaldi (1974), James Hunt (1976), Mario Andretti (1978), Alan Jones (1980), Nelson Piquet (1981), Keke Rosberg (1982).

In the 1990s, several ensembles Ford Cosworth, like the Benetton in the B194 that won Michael Schumacher his first world title in 1994with engine Ford Zetec V8 built by cosworth in his car

Built by Jaguar, then sold to Red Bull

In the 2000s, Ford entered as a constructor after many years as a motorcyclist under the name Jacquard Racing, but after five difficult campaigns, the American company decided to withdraw from Formula 1. That Jaguar his team was eventually sold to Red Bull. Cosworth was also sold but managed to create a set that is one of the biggest forces in the competition today Red Bull built his V10 Cosworth for Ford in the first year (2005) used to enter his F1. Twenty years later, rumors pointed to a new union between the two brands.

“This is an exciting new chapter in our history.”

CEO Bill Ford said, “This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Ford’s motorsports history. When it began: “Ford returns to the pinnacle of the sport, bringing its long tradition of innovation, sustainability and electrification to one of the world’s most visible stages.” There are two key aspects to Ford’s strategy for It’s a huge “boom” in popularity around the world, especially in the United States. The Netflix series “Drive to Survive” and the modernization of digital communication are attracting attention. This allows Ford to see his F1 as an attractive place to appeal to the world. This race also goes hand in hand with the sustainability goals set by the automotive sector, with more sustainable engines and more power and zero carbon his footprint from 2026. . Plans to compete in 2030 with the use of synthetic fuels.

“Today’s news that Ford will be in Formula 1 from 2026 is great for the sport and we look forward to them joining our fantastic automotive partners who are already in Formula 1.” and a global brand with an incredible heritage in the automotive world, we understand the tremendous value our platform provides to our over 500 million fans around the world. Our commitment to achieve zero carbon racing by 2030 and from 2026 he will introduce sustainable fuels into F1 cars are also the main reasons for our decision to join F1. We believe our sport offers unparalleled opportunities and scope and we can’t wait to see the Ford logo racing on the iconic Formula 1 circuit from 2026. “

FIA president Mohamed Ben Sulayem said: “Few manufacturers have such a storied history in motorsport as Ford, so it’s great news to see them return to Formula 1.” “It further underscores the success of the 2026 Power Unit Regulations, which has a commitment to both sustainability and spectacle at its core, and is, of course, a key driver for the continued growth of the world’s most important motorsport category. It is important to get more interest from the United States,” concluded the FIA ​​president.