Red Bull Racing makes a breakthrough as it fires up its very own RBPT engine
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Red Bull has accomplished an important benchmark in their long Formula One heritage. On the evening of August 3, a full engine of their own design was fired up for the very first time in Milton Keynes. The team has never constructed their own engine for Formula One, instead relying on Cosworth, Ferrari, Renault, or Honda. After the latter manufacturer left, Red Bull made the decision to undertake the task of creating their own power unit as an entirely independent constructor.
The choice was taken in the second half of 2020, and the Red Bull Powertrains company was formed in February of the succeeding year. Following that, things moved swiftly: new facilities were constructed and fully equipped in Milton Keynes, and top-tier staff members were requested for the venture. This search frequently led to the Mercedes employees, which is conveniently placed close Red Bull’s headquarters, removing the need for any relocating staff to move.
Red Bull back on track?
During the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner stated several times that advancement is on route and that the initial engine, intended for use beginning in 2026, will be fired up. The engine which has yet to be officially named, was a full six-cylinder unit instead of the single-cylinder test engine, which was a significant achievement for the team given the time constraints.
Red Bull had earlier bench-tested a single cylinder concept unit, which is normal practice in engine technology to allow for experimentation without paying the expenses of a full-sized unit. When a concept shows promise, the attention turns to a larger unit.
? | First RBPT Engine Has Been
Fired Up!On the 3rd of August Red Bull fired up the first ever RBPT Engine!
The 6 Cylinder Unit was designed for use in 2026 and shows significant progress
This marks a historic day for the team and a sign of things to come! pic.twitter.com/r8v9ocIU8y
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“It’s an incredible commitment that Red Bull has made to [F1] by investing in Red Bull Powertrains. It’s a key element for us, after Honda’s withdrawal from the sport, to take control of our own destiny and have power unit and chassis all integrated on one site,” said Horner. Porsche, a prospective 2026 partner, is thought to have been given input through all high ranking engineering and management consultations.
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