Red Bull feels its F1 rivals have been “scaremongering” over the progress of its new powertrain division - and insists work on the 2026 engine is actually 'ahead of schedule'
, it equally feels its state-of-the-art facilities are just what is needed to make a success of its venture.
“Of course, to go up against all these manufacturers is going to be very tough, but the signs are good. But now of course we have to try and deliver. And with design offices packed with busy staff, and intensive progress happening on its seven dynos, Red Bull is much further forward with its plans than some have suggested.
“I honestly think we're in good shape. But only time will tell. We've got two and a half years; we've got 30 months before an engine is running in one of our cars. And that sort of focuses the mind of everybody.” “The advantage that we have is everything is focused here on 2026, without the distraction of the current engine. The disadvantage is that we obviously don't have [experience] and we've taken a whole bunch of new recruits in effectively a startup.
While Red Bull’s investment in the engine project is in the hundreds of millions of dollars, Horner thinks it was an essential move for the team’s long-term future.
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