Red Bull Racing F1 team principal Christian Horner has responded to speculation about a possible collaboration with Honda after 2025.
The failed negotiations between Porsche and Red Bull Racing have caused much discussion and speculation. Honda, in particular, is often mentioned again, and after all, it seems unlikely that Honda will end its F1 activities for the time being.
After Max Verstappen won the F1 world championship, Honda withdrew from F1 when the partnership between Red Bull and Honda F1 reached its peak.
Red Bull Racing seems to be on the road to winning the double title in 2022 with the F1 power unit manufactured by Honda even after that, and rumors of Honda’s long-term stay have come to light as negotiations with Porsche have broken down. rising.
Red Bull Racing’s Formula 1 team principal claims the F1 power unit regulations, which will take effect in 2026, present an interesting opportunity for Honda, which wants to focus more on producing electric vehicles.
“The new regulations and the 50/50 drive distribution between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor create an interesting new situation. It would be logical and interesting to discuss the new situation with Honda, but there is no rush.” Christian Horner told Speedweek.com.
Honda was supposed to back Red Bull Powertrains’ acquisition of the F1 engine project, but it was later revealed that the engines would continue to be supplied from Japan until the new engine regulations come into effect in 2026. However, successful partnerships may continue beyond that.
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