Red Bull Powertrains

Red Bull Powertrains Limited
Company type	Private
Industry	Automotive engineering, Formula One
Headquarters	Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Area served	Formula One teams (Red Bull Racing, AlphaTauri)
Key people	Ben Hodgkinson (Technical Director), Steve Blewett (Production Director), Omid Mostaghimi (Engine, electronics and energy recovery systems lead)
Products	Formula One power units
Owner	Red Bull GmbH
Parent	Red Bull GmbH

Red Bull Powertrains Limited (RBPT) is a manufacturer of Formula One power units owned by the Austrian corporation Red Bull GmbH and headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in , RBPT assumed responsibility for the power units originally developed by Honda after Honda’s departure at the conclusion of the 2021 season. Despite Honda’s official exit, they continue to provide technical support to Red Bull’s teams through assembly, trackside assistance, and race operations until the end of 2025.^[1]^[2]^[3] The intellectual property rights of these power units remain with Honda, and a freeze on development restricts RBPT from making further advancements.^[4]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Starting in 2026, RBPT will take full control over engine supply and management, rebranding as Red Bull Ford Powertrains through a collaborative technical alliance with Ford Motor Company.^[5]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The company’s operations are based in a 5,000-square-foot facility located next to the Red Bull Racing chassis division in Milton Keynes.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

History

In February 2021, Red Bull Advanced Technologies secured an exclusive deal with Honda to distribute Formula One engines beginning with the 2022 season, following Honda’s withdrawal at the end of 2021. These engines, acquired from Honda and rebranded under Red Bull Powertrains, were supplied to both Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri.

On 23 April 2021, Ben Hodgkinson was appointed technical director at Red Bull Powertrains. Hodgkinson brought two decades of expertise from his previous role as head of mechanical engineering at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains since 2017, based at Mercedes’ Brixworth facility. By May 2021, Red Bull Racing bolstered its powertrain division by recruiting five senior engineers from Mercedes, including Steve Blewett as production director and Omid Mostaghimi, who took charge of engine, electronics, and energy recovery systems.

On 2 October 2022, Honda announced an extension of its partnership with Red Bull Racing, committing to comprehensive engine oversight through to 2025. From the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix onwards, Honda branding was reinstated on both Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri cars.

On 4 February 2023, Red Bull Racing and Ford Motor Company revealed a strategic collaboration marking Ford’s return to Formula One in 2026 under new engine regulations. Ford will provide expertise in battery cell technology, electric motor development, power unit control software, data analytics, and combustion engine engineering. As a result of this partnership, the entity will be renamed "Red Bull Ford Powertrains."

RBPTH001

The RBPTH001 power unit was developed and maintained by Honda and was based on the Honda RA621H design but modified to accommodate new E10 fuel standards. Adaptations included changes to ignition timing, cylinder pressure management, MGU-H calibration, as well as alterations to crankshaft and cylinder block geometry aimed at improving reliability. A specialized coating sourced from Honda’s motorcycle division was applied to the cylinder walls. The injection system, exhaust components, and turbocharger were also optimized for E10 fuel use. Although this engine was heavier than its RA621H predecessor, its overall dimensions remained mostly consistent except for adjustments in exhaust layout, intake configuration, and electrical components. It operated at elevated temperatures while achieving higher thermal efficiency despite the lower energy density of the fuel.

Formula One engine performance

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Season	Team	Car Model	Power Unit	Competitors	Grand Prix Events																						Championship Points	Constructors' Championship Position
Season	Team	Car Model	Power Unit	Competitors	BHR	SAU	AUS	EMI	MIA	ESP	MON	AZE	CAN	GBR	AUT	FRA	HUN	BEL	NED	ITA	SIN	JPN	USA	MXC	SAP	ABU	Championship Points	Constructors' Championship Position
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	Oracle Red Bull Racing	RB18		Template:Country data NED Template:Namespace detect showall Max Verstappen	Template:F1R2022	Template:F1R2022	Template:F1R2022	Template:F1R2022	Template:F1R2022	Template:F1R2022	Template:F1R20222	Template:F1R20222	Template:F1R20222	Template:F1R022	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	Template:FR122	759	1st
	Scuderia AlphaTauri	AlphaTauri AT03		Template:Country data " FRA"Template:Namespace detect showall Pierre Gasly	Template:F12 GAS BHR	Template:FR12 GAS SAU	Template:FR12 GAS AUS	Template:FR12 GAS EMI	Template:FR12 GAS MIA	Template:FR12 GAS ESP	Template:FR12 GAS MON	Template:FR12 GAS AZE	Template:FR12 GAS CAN	Template:FR12 GAS GBR	Template:FR12 GAS AUT	Template:FR12 GAS FRA	Template:FR12 GAS HUN	Template:FR12 GAS BEL	Template:FR12 GAS NED	Template:FR12 GAS ITA	Template:FR12 GAS SIN	Template:FR12 GAS JPN	Template:FR12 GAS USA	Template:FR12 GAS MXC	Template:FR12 GAS SAP	Template:FR12 GAS ABU	rowspan="22" style= "vertical-align:center;" > 35	rowspan= "22" style= "vertical-align:center;" > 9th
	Scuderia AlphaTauri	AlphaTauri AT03		Template:F112 TSU ABU

Additional Information

† – Driver retired before race conclusion but classified after completing over 90% of the race distance.

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