Rumor: Red Bull has a problem with the 2026 engine

      In 2026, Red Bull Racing will switch to its own power units, developed by Red Bull Powertrains together with Ford. The team has high hopes with this and called the creation and production of engines the largest project in the last twenty years. However, the press managed to find out that at this stage the project has problems. In the latest issue of the Italian Autosprint with reference to their sources tells that bench tests of the power plant show a lack of power. However, the problem is not only in this - the test samples demonstrate also low reliability, and in the team it is considered a more serious problem. At the disposal of Red Bull remains a year to solve the difficulties encountered, but the recent experience of Honda shows that to bring the hybrid power plant, built from scratch, to a competitive level requires several years. If the problems with the motors Red Bull Powertrains really exist, then indirectly it will be understood during the upcoming season on the intensity of the growing rumors about the transition of Max Fee, the team will be able to find out how to solve the problem.