Ford CEO Jim Farley gave a sneak peek (actually) to Purple Bull F1 reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo of what seems to be like a track-ready F-150 Lightning.
The idea automobile is a part of a collection of particular efficiency demonstrator EVs that Ford has been engaged on in its design studio. It seems to be a lowered, possible lighter and extra aerodynamic model of the continuing EV truck.
.@FordPerformance has constructed some actually particular EV efficiency demonstrators. I gave @danielricciardo a sneak peek of the newest idea at our design studio immediately. Extra quickly! pic.twitter.com/Bq1CoJihZR
— Jim Farley (@jimfarley98) February 9, 2023
Ford just lately struck a historic cope with Purple Bull, marking the automaker’s return to Components 1 for 2026, after practically 20 years. The collaboration contains co-developing a 350kW electrical motor that would slot in F1’s new rules. One other half is Ford evolving its EV know-how.
Farley’s a real believer in enhancing EV aerodynamics to benefit from their vary and effectivity. The place higher to do such work than within the epicenter of automotive aerodynamics, F1?
Ford has different such EV efficiency demonstrator ideas. One such is the Mustang Mach-E 1400, and one other is an electrical supervan with virtually 2,000hp.
