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Ford and Red Bull Racing Collaborate on Engineering Exchange

1/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ford Motor Company and Red Bull Racing Formula One team collaborate beyond promotions, with engineers exchanging components.
Engineers exchange parts, such as a turbocharger that faced customs issues transporting from the United Kingdom to Michigan.
Christian Hertrich, Ford Racing's powertrain chief engineer, described an engineer detained by Customs for missing paperwork, underscoring logistics needs.
Dedicated logistics teams coordinate exchanges and expedite shipping between United States and England via personal transport.

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Story summary

Ford Motor Company and Red Bull Racing Formula One team collaborate beyond promotions, with engineers exchanging components.
Engineers exchange parts, such as a turbocharger that faced customs issues transporting from the United Kingdom to Michigan.
Christian Hertrich, Ford Racing's powertrain chief engineer, described an engineer detained by Customs for missing paperwork, underscoring logistics needs.
Dedicated logistics teams coordinate exchanges and expedite shipping between United States and England via personal transport.