Purple Bull has introduced each its System 1 groups' 2026 liveries can be unveiled at its season launch on 15 January in Detroit, Michigan, the place new engine accomplice Ford is predicated.
Subsequent 12 months will mark the tip of Purple Bull's profitable Honda partnership and the start of its new period, because the Purple Bull Ford powertrains equip the upcoming RB22 in addition to the following Racing Bulls automotive.
F1's technical overhaul for 2026 options new energy items with a near-50:50 cut up between combustion and electrical energy, therefore the timing of Purple Bull's change to a brand new engine set-up.
“The launch of the Purple Bull Ford Powertrains period represents not solely a daring step into the long run, however a robust expression of what's doable when world-class engineering, innovation, and fervour come collectively,” Purple Bull CEO Laurent Mekies mentioned.
“To see the power, precision, and scale behind this challenge is inspiring. It's the fruits of a number of years of collaboration between two nice names in motorsport. We're extremely excited to start this new chapter, pushed by the identical willpower and excellence that defines each Ford and Purple Bull.”
Laurent Mekies, Purple Bull Racing
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Racing Bulls' Peter Bayer added: “We're extremely excited to welcome Ford again into the world of System 1. With over 125 years of heritage, innovation, and absolute dedication to efficiency, Ford embodies the identical aggressive spirit that drives our staff. This partnership brings collectively world manufacturers united by a love of racing and a dedication to pushing boundaries.”
From Ford's viewpoint, the brand new partnership goals not solely at success on the observe but in addition bettering the model's street autos.
“Since we introduced our return to F1 with Purple Bull, the Ford staff have been working night time and day to prepare for 2026,” Ford Motor Firm president Jim Farley mentioned.
“However that is about a lot extra than simply the racing. It's about how we use our learnings from F1 to make our vehicles and vans higher for our prospects. What we'll study along with Purple Bull will outline the applied sciences of the long run and that's what excites me most about this relationship.”
The opening pre-season check for the 2026 F1 season will happen from 26-30 January, however new rules on the chassis aspect imply groups are racing in opposition to the clock and gained't essentially have the ability to launch their correct challengers – versus liveries solely – as early as 15 January.
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