Red Bull dismisses rumors regarding a V10 comeback.

Red Bull dismisses rumors regarding a V10 comeback.

      "All teams are completely focused on 2026."

      Christian Horner has refuted claims that Red Bull is the most eager advocate for the return of V10 engines in Formula 1. Pat Symonds, a veteran engineer in the sport who now advises the new Cadillac team, mentioned that they might not have a car to race if the planned 2026 rule changes do not take effect next year. "Audi can’t do it," he is quoted as saying by France’s Auto Hebdo, referencing that Sauber will transition to a fully Audi team in 2026 featuring a brand-new engine. "We (Cadillac) designed a car for a 2026 Ferrari engine. We're concerned that a 2025 Ferrari engine wouldn't fit our car," Symonds added, dismissing the notion of cancelling the 2026 regulations as "wishful thinking."

      One theory suggests that Red Bull is advocating for V10s running on 100 percent sustainable fuel, fueled by rumors that the team fears their new Ford-backed Red Bull Powertrains project could fall significantly behind. Horner denies this speculation, stating, "We now have our own engine department and are testing our engines on the benches. I believe all teams are completely focused on 2026 right now."

      He continued, "There has been some speculation that we are pushing for a delay, but that is absolutely not true. We are fully prepared and ready for 2026. That is our plan." Horner concurred with Symonds’ perspective, asserting that the conversations happening behind the scenes are merely unrealistic hopes. "I would be very surprised," he remarked when asked about the possibility of an unexpected shift in regulations. "It’s very late in the process. There exists a governance structure, a procedure, and established rules."

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Red Bull dismisses rumors regarding a V10 comeback.

Formula 1 | Christian Horner has refuted claims that Red Bull is the team most aggressively advocating for the reintroduction of V10 engines in Formula 1. Pat Symonds, an engineering (...)