The article looks back at Ford’s long and dramatic history in Formula 1, where the company has experienced huge success and deep setbacks over many decades.
Ford’s engines helped win 13 drivers’ and 10 constructors’ championships, making it one of the most influential names in F1 history.
But when Ford bought an F1 team in 2000 and rebranded it as Jaguar Racing, the project proved costly and unsuccessful, costing the company millions before it sold the team to Red Bull for just £1.
Now, Ford is returning to the sport in 2026 as an engine supplier in partnership with Red Bull, reconnecting with a team that has since become one of the most successful on the grid.
The story also highlights Ford’s early impact on the sport, including how its DFV engine transformed competition in the 1960s and 1970s by powering many teams and shaping racing technology.
Overall, Ford’s F1 journey has been a mix of triumphs, struggles, and reinvention — and its 2026 comeback could mark a new chapter in that roller-coaster history.