Horner comments on the 'hardest challenge Red Bull has ever faced in F1'

Max Verstappen has secured all his world titles with Honda-powered engines. However, if he remains with Red Bull Racing in 2026, as currently expected, he will aim for another championship with a power unit developed in-house by the Austrian team with partner Ford. Whether or not the new engine will deliver instant success remains uncertain, and team principal Christian Horner appears to be cautiously managing expectations.