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Christian Horner believes the decision by Red Bull to take control of its own engine manufacturing for the 2026 season is “pretty ballsy” but feels it will “pay off” given the team’s track record in F1.

Christian Horner has asserted that Red Bull bringing power unit production in house has been a “very bold” and “very brave” choice, but believes the change in approach will pay off.

With Honda joining forces with Aston Martin for the introduction of new engine regulations in 2026, Red Bull will become a power unit manufacturer. Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT) is entering a strategic partnership with American automotive giant Ford.

But to the size of the rule changes coming into force, some believe it will see a re-alignment in F1.

Honda has powered Red Bull to back-to-back constructors’ titles and Max Verstappen to three consecutive drivers’ championships, and are expected to dominate until the end of the 2025 season, but that run of success could come to an end the following year.

“So, 2026, we don’t even have any chassis rules yet,” Horner replied to media including RacingNews365 at the Chinese Grand Prix when asked what progress he is expecting with the new engine.

“But if I was going to back any team to get the chassis right, I think we’ve [Red Bull have] got a reasonable track record.”