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    Inside Red Bull’s mammoth power unit project

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    Their progress so far has been incredible, but Red Bull will head to the season opener having never run their power unit in a Grand Prix before. There's no doubt that they know the scale of the challenge that lies ahead of them. Red Bull's powertrain project, in conjunction with American car giant Ford, had a lot of airtime during the Formula 1 team's impressive launch event in Detroit – and that's because it's a very big deal for the energy drinks firm. Back in 2022, Red Bull took the step to create their own power unit facility from scratch after engine partner Honda, with whom they had enjoyed success, opted to withdraw from Formula 1 (before later deciding to return with Aston Martin in 2026). Red Bull threw everything at the project, building a bespoke set-up on their Milton Keynes campus and recruiting heavily – including tempting several members of staff from Mercedes, who had enjoyed unprecedented success in the turbo-hybrid era. Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free. Membership gets you closer with: Curated insider content Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences Member benefits, rewards and offers Next Up Team Previews 2026All you need to know about Haas ahead of 2026 20 of the most exciting talents on the road to F1 in 2026
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