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REDBULL FORD POWER TRAIN FOR THE FORMULA 1 2026 SEASON!

Official release document - "We are currently fabricating unique, highly complex components for the combustion engine, charge air system, and energy recovery systems — parts that are being refined in real-time
between our teams in Michigan and Milton Keynes.

But hardware is only half the battle. As newcomers to the 2026 regulations, we are fighting a
decades-long experience gap against established manufacturers. We cannot afford to wait for
traditional simulations to crunch numbers.

To bridge that gap, one of our simulation engineers at Ford Racing, Kevin Ruybal, developed a
unique controls model working in partnership with the Red Bull team in Milton Keynes. It runs a
staggering 1,000 times faster than real-time. This model has become our primary tool for
controls and calibration, allowing our drivers to feel the engine’s behavior in the simulator and
provide feedback before the physical hardware even exists.

This digital intelligence extends deep into battery energy usage. Engineers like Sam Angeli and
Mike Huang are working with Red Bull engineers at Red Bull Ford Powertrains HQ to solve the
puzzle of how to deploy electric power in concert with combustion power. Mike has developed a
sophisticated tool using dynamic programming that effectively acts as a real-time strategist,
advising the system on exactly when to dump or save energy to find the fastest way around the
track including energy calibration and drivability.

The heat management strategies and state-of-charge calculations we are refining for the 2026
grid are the same building blocks that will eventually allow a future electric Ford truck to tow
further and charge faster. We are using the world’s most innovative laboratory to ensure our
customers get the innovation they deserve.