Rushbrook recalls tears at Ford after Verstappen’s Malaysia win
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Rushbrook says there were tears at Ford after Verstappen’s Malaysia win, which he described as especially meaningful in the first year of the Red Bull partnership.
Mark Rushbrook says there were tears at Ford after Max Verstappen’s victory in Malaysia. The company’s global director described the win as especially meaningful in the first year of Ford’s partnership with Red Bull.
Red Bull and Verstappen had started 2026 a long way behind Mercedes and Ferrari. Their Malaysia win was the first of the year for both, and the first success for Red Bull Powertrains-Ford as a Formula 1 engine supplier.
For Ford, it was the first victory since the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Giancarlo Fisichella won for Jordan. Rushbrook said employees were already pleased that Ford had returned to Formula 1. The win was discussed at the company’s headquarters throughout the week and meant a great deal to the whole business, he said.
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