Horner: As Dietrich always said "No risk, no fun!"

Horner told : "In 2026, we will have a complete reset. For the first time, Red Bull will become an engine supplier and manufacturer, and that is a huge undertaking. It is definitely a long-term project that will deliver results, but there will undoubtedly be growing pains."

Explaining the decision made alongside Helmut Marko and the late Dietrich Mateschitz, Horner said: "As Dietrich always said: No risk, no fun. If you look at how big our team is, how competitive we are…

"We cannot be dependent on external suppliers who can pull out at any time or change their minds. We now have our own destiny in our hands and control over it. The shareholders have been very supportive of us in this.

"This is also reflected in the investment that has been made in the construction of an ultra-modern facility. We have everything on one site. Apart from Ferrari, we are the only team that has that. It is an exciting project, not without risks or challenges. But that is also something that Red Bull is never afraid of," insisted Horner.

When asked what the new engine project could mean for Max Verstappen’s future, Horner said: "I think he believes in the project and embraces it. There are no guarantees in 2026, for anyone. That's what's going to be so interesting: to see how it all works out."