The American car brand Ford has confirmed its intention to return to Formula One when new engine regulations are introduced in 2026.
Ford began its participation in the premier category of motorsports in the 1960s together with the British Cosworth. He had 155 wins in 262 races between 1967 and 1985.
He achieved his first title with Graham Hill and Lotus in 1968 and the German Michael Schumacher was crowned in 1994 aboard the Benetton Ford. In total, it participated in ten constructors’ and thirteen pilots’ championships, making it the third most successful manufacturer. His last presence dates back to 2004.
Today’s news that Ford will be coming to Formula 1 from 2026 is great for the sport and we’re excited to see them join the incredible automotive partners already in Formula 1,” said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula One.
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“Ford is a global brand with an incredible heritage in racing and the automotive world and they see the tremendous value our platform offers with more than half a billion fans around the world. Our commitment to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and to introduce sustainable fuels in F1 cars from 2026 is also a major reason for their decision to enter F1″, he noted.
A new start in sports for Ford
Bill Ford, Ford Motor Company CEO, said, “This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Ford’s motorsports history” that began when his great-grandfather (Henry Ford) “won a race that helped launch our company.
Ford is returning to the pinnacle of the sport, bringing Ford’s long tradition of innovation, sustainability and electrification to one of the world’s most visible stages.”
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem stressed that “there are few manufacturers that have as storied a history in motorsport as Ford, so to see them return to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship is excellent news.”
It further underscores the success of the 2026 Power Unit Regulations which has at its heart a commitment to both sustainability and spectacle and of course having more interest from the United States is important to the continued growth of the category. most important motorsports event in the world,” he said.
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