Ford Returns to Formula 1

Ford's new F1 teaser. Credit: Ford Performance

Within the last few weeks Andretti Global announced it's intention to join F1 with a new manufacture, Cadillac. Cadillac is the luxury division of General Motors and has a long history of motorsports and high performance luxury cars in their V high-performance Series of road cars. 

But sitting just 18 minutes or a tad over 11 miles to the West, GM's Motown rival Ford broke the news Friday morning that they will be returning to Formula 1 as well. They will be targeting the 2026 season when the new engine regulations are put into place.  Ford Performance has as long history in F1 stretching back to the 1960s when they partnered with British firm Cosworth (car guys will know that name!) taking 155 victories from '65-'87.

This announcement comes almost 20 years since Ford competed in F1 back in 2004 following German rival Audi's announced intentions to enter in the same 2026 season. For '26, Ford Performance will be partnering with Red Bull Racing once the engine changes do occur.

“There are few manufacturers who have such a celebrated motor sport history as Ford, so to see them coming back to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship is excellent news." Stated FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulaye

By: Tom Luttermoser