Is Redbull the architect of its engine problems?

[Rollo]

Then they would need to buy Cosworth... starting F1 engine factory from scratch? Well, I don't think so. Even for someone like Red Bull.

McLaren illustrates precisely why teams like Red Bull and McLaren should develop their own engines from scratch.


McLaren especially should get the McLaren Technology Group to do something for them. When Honda left in '92, McLaren had to scratch around with Ford and then an meh season with Peugeot before they got a gig with M-B. Once M-B left them, they've been dumped in it.
The Artist formerly known as Stewart GP has been meddled with by Ford, dumped by Ford, rabbled around with Ferrari before tying themselves up with Renault.

Fabricating your own engines, would solve all sorts of problems (and create others) for these teams. Since Formula One tech is different from road cars and is bespoke, then that might make real sense - if the staff can do it.