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Honda Can Return to F1 in the Future
At the end of the 2021 season, Honda will be parting ways with the world of Formula One. But, the engine manufacturer will still work with Red Bull as they will assist them as they transition into making their own power units.
However, the Managing Director of Honda, Masashi Yamamoto is disappointed to leave the grid but understands they need to be carbon neutral. Nevertheless, he doesn’t cross the idea of one day returning to the Formula One grid.
Honda will still work with Red Bull even after they leave Formula One
With the Japanese manufacturer leaving the grid, the Milton-Keynes-based outfit will form their own power units called, Red Bull Powertrains, and will continue to work with Honda but on a smaller scale.
Even though the Japanese manufacturer will be leaving the grid at the end of the season, they still have hope of returning to the pinnacle of motorsports.
Speaking to Formule1.nl he said, “I personally think it is disappointing that we are withdrawing. At the same time, at Honda Racing, we understand that as an automaker, Honda must commit to becoming carbon neutral. That process must be accelerated, hence this decision. However, the good thing is that we have always focused on performance and can compete for the title this year. It’s great that this is possible in our last year. It shows that our efforts are paying off in the end.”
Formula One F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 12, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in action during practice REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
“I personally think that Honda will return to Formula 1. The situation now is that Honda needs to focus on becoming CO2 neutral and accelerate that project. If that goes well, I think there are definitely people within the company who want to get back into Formula 1,” he concluded. (Translated from Dutch via Google)
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Can Red Bull win the championship?
The 2021 season has been exciting so far, as the battle between Mercedes and the Raging Bulls for the title has never been this intense. The two title contenders have pushed each other to the limit in both the driver’s and the constructor’s championship.
Formula One F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 14, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez during the race REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
The Silver Arrows have the lead in the teams’ standings, while in the driver’s championship it’s Max Verstappen who has the edge river his arch-rival, Lewis Hamilton.
With three more races to go before the end of the season, who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments below.
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