Horner: 'Red Bull to become manufacturer of its own engine'

Honda will stop producing engines for Red Bull after 2025. One can speculate about which engine manufacturer will then take over from them, but team boss Christian Horner reveals that there will be no need for an independent engine manufacturer at all.

Indeed, Red Bull plans to produce both its chassis and engines itself in Milton Keynes from 2026, he told BBC News. It will then be the only team, along with Ferrari, to have all parts of their cars in production in one place.

"We'll have engine designers and chassis designers sitting side-by-side, so absolute vertical integration of those disciplines," the Englishman said. "I think for Milton Keynes, for the UK, to have that based here, is testimony to the skill set that is in the area and the talent we're able to attract."

2026 feels like tomorrow

Despite the fact that it is still several years before Honda leaves them, there is already work to be done for Red Bull. For Horner, 2026 feels like tomorrow. "We've got 36-and-a-half months to produce an all-new engine and take on Ferrari, Mercedes, Renault and Audi that'll be coming into the sport."

The challenge is impressive and groundbreaking, but also not easy according to him. “I think with the right people, with the right tools, with the right culture and approach, we can hopefully produce similar to what we have with the chassis."