Verstappen gives verdict on Ford 2026 partnership

Max Verstappen believes that it will be a "very important year" in 2026 once Ford enters Formula 1 as a power unit supplier alongside Red Bull. The partnership was announced at the team's 2023 season launch event in New York, after Ford confirmed that would be rejoining the grid after over 20 years. Although the link up will not happen straight away, with Honda logos still appearing on the RB19 livery, Verstappen said the early announcement enables the two parties to build a relationship to be fully ready by 2026. "I think to build that relationship and to be fully…

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