Lewis Hamilton recognizes Red Bull's achievement in engine development
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Lewis Hamilton acknowledged that he previously doubted Red Bull's ability to surpass Mercedes and Ferrari in engine performance. After Red Bull's collaboration with Ford led to the development of their new power unit, identified as the benchmark internal combustion engine by the FIA, Hamilton stated the team has "proved everybody wrong." This new engine made its debut this season, with Max Verstappen already securing wins in both the Bahrain and other races. Red Bull's advancements have shifted perceptions within the competitive of Formula 1.
- •Hamilton expressed previous doubts about Red Bull's engine capabilities.
- •Red Bull partnered with Ford to develop a new power unit.
- •The FIA has recognized the new engine as a benchmark.
- •Max Verstappen has already won races with the new engine.
- •Red Bull's performance is changing competitive dynamics in Formula 1.
- 9:36 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton admits Red Bull achieved what he thought was impossible
"Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he didn't believe Red Bull could ever build a better engine than Mercedes or Ferrari. But after the team's partnership with Ford built what the FIA has identified as the benchmark internal combustion engine, Hamilton says the team has "proved everybody wrong". Red Bull's power unit made its debut this year and Max Verstappen has already won both the Bahrain and ...Keep reading
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