Ford racing director discusses mixed results in F1 partnership

Ford Motor Co. has reported mixed finishes in its first year back in Formula 1 as a powertrain partner with Red Bull Racing, where teams achieved 7th, 11th, and 12th place at the Dutch Grand Prix. Despite these outcomes, Ford Racing's global director Mark Rushbrook noted the program is beneficial for the automaker, contributing to product development through valuable lessons learned on the racetrack. Rushbrook highlighted the importance of experience gained by engineers from high-pressure environments, with improvements expected as they prepare for future seasons, including 2027.

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