Ford Racing jumped to the problem of supporting Purple Bull and its powertrain throughout testing in Bahrain during the last couple of weeks. However then, in the direction of the top of final week, it fairly actually leapt into its partnership because the model’s Dakar-spec Raptor T1+ was launched over Purple Bull’s RB7 on the streets of San Francisco forward of town’s first Purple Bull Showrun.
The rally-raid prototype, constructed for the substantial punishment of its collection, was used as a teaser for the occasion on Marina Boulevard as former Formulation 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda headlined the line-up.
On Broadway’s 11-degree hill, the off-road racer Mitch Guthrie Jr. despatched the machine up the incline, aiming for a velocity of roughly 45mph earlier than hitting a five-degree ramp. The truck grew to become airborne as Scott Pace, a former F1 racer, rotated the RB7 underneath the arc of the T1+.
“From zero to airborne in San Francisco,” the caption learn alongside a video of the stunt.
“And that is the way it’s accomplished,” one commenter posted in response. “Superior work group!”
“Subsequent time we soar the Golden Gate??” one other joked.
The Showrun was watched by tens of hundreds of followers because the free occasion drew huge crowds and streets between Baker and Buchanan have been shut down for the occasion on the Saturday.
Whereas it was one more profitable weekend for Purple Bull and Ford Racing, Tsunoda was concerned in a automotive fireplace after the take a look at and reserve driver’s automotive burst into flames throughout his demonstration in entrance of the crowds.
Happily, the previous racing driver pulled himself from the burning 2011 chassis and was unhurt, however movies of the second rapidly unfold throughout social media.
Mitch Guthrie Jr. and Scott Pace carry out within the streets of San Francisco, California, USA on February 18, 2026.
Photograph by: Todd Gutierrez / Purple Bull Content material Pool
“Purple Bull Showrun introduced by Ford Racing is a collection of spectacular Formulation 1 demonstrations throughout cities within the USA, the place Oracle Purple Bull Racing and Visa Money App Racing Bulls F1 automobiles take to the streets alongside thrilling automobiles from the world of motorsport,” Purple Bull promised because it confirmed the dates of the occasion earlier this 12 months.
It added that the expertise will make “spectators’ hearts race” as they watch the motion. I am certain Tsunoda’s coronary heart was beating simply as quick because the crowds alerted him to the flames that licked up the facet of the engine cowl.
With that occasion ticked off, Purple Bull and Ford flip their consideration to the season begin in Melbourne because the Australian Grand Prix takes place on 8 March.
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