F1 power unit manufacturers had to join in the factory shutdown for the first time this year, but due to the pandemic the timing of it suited some better than others.
Honda articles archive
Honda has “a few things to tidy up” but no major power deficit – Kvyat
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Honda has “a few things to tidy up” but no major power deficit – Kvyat • Official anti-racism protest planned for British GP • Alfa Romeo can be “very competitive” in races
Horner: Cause of Verstappen’s retirement has been “seen previously” by Honda
2020 F1 season
Posted onA known problem cost Max Verstappen a chance to win the Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said.
Red Bull have Honda engine upgrade for Austrian Grand Prix
2020 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull will begin the season with an upgraded Honda power unit at its home race this weekend.
Honda’s F1 operation unaffected as cyber-attack hits company
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Honda’s F1 operation unaffected as cyber-attack hits company • Mercedes “learned a lot” in test – Bottas • ‘Get rid of confederate flags’, NASCAR driver tells series
Senna turned down contract to drive for Williams in 1992 ‘out of loyalty to Honda’
F1 history
Posted onAyrton Senna was persuaded by Honda to turn down a contract to drive for Williams in 1992 shortly before the Japanese manufacturer pulled out of Formula 1.
Honda backs Verstappen’s target of podiums at every race for title bid
2020 F1 season
Posted onHonda says it is in stronger shape for the 2020 F1 season and is ready to support Max Verstappen’s bid to win the world championship with Red Bull.
Verstappen “very confident” in Honda’s progress after first test
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen “very confident” in Honda’s progress after first test • Chilton: Indy 500 driving standards are better • Carlin reveals F3 line-up
Tost targets top five for AlphaTauri after “big progress” from Honda
2020 F1 season
Posted onAlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost says Honda has made “big progress” and targeted a top five finish in the constructors’ championship for his team.
Honda’s jet division helped F1 engineers solve power unit problem
2018 F1 season
Posted onHonda’s jet engine division HondaJet helped to solve a major reliability problem which had plagued its Formula 1 power unit during their three-year spell with McLaren.
Honda’s Guerrieri “robbed of title” in controversial WTCR finale
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Honda’s Guerrieri “robbed of title” in controversial WTCR finale • Hamilton voted top driver by 15 rivals • Red Bull deal possible for Yamamoto
Why Honda’s doubtful commitment to F1 should concern Red Bull – and Verstappen
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe low-key announcement of a short-term Honda deal extension for Red Bull should set alarm bells ringing for driver who won three races for them in 2019.
Exclusive interview: Red Bull’s Christian Horner on their successful start to life with Honda
RacingLines
Posted onAs Red Bull announce a new deal to continue using Honda power units in 2021, RaceFans speaks exclusively to team principal Christian Horner.
Red Bull and Toro Rosso confirm new Honda deal for 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onNew deals for Red Bull and Toro Rosso will see both teams continue to use Honda power next year.
“I didn’t fit in very well” – Verstappen drives Honda’s first race-winning F1 car
2019 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen drove a special piece of Honda’s Formula 1 heritage ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend.
Verstappen in high-level talks over Honda’s F1 future
2019 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen met with senior management from Red Bull and Honda at the Hungarian Grand Prix to discuss the Japanese manufacturer’s plans for the future of its F1 programme.
Honda not tempted to revive factory F1 team under budget cap
2019 F1 season
Posted onHonda has no plans to revive its Formula 1 factory team under the new budget cap rules due to arrive after next season.
The Red Bull-Honda tweaks which helped break Mercedes’ stranglehold on 2019
F1 technology
Posted onWhen Mercedes finally stumbled it wasn’t Ferrari who picked up the pieces, but Red Bull. Craig Scarborough analyses the RB15 innovations behind their home win.
Hamilton pleased by Honda win after “seriously miserable” return
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton pleased by Honda win after “seriously miserable” return • Mercedes explain why Hamilton didn’t make fastest lap bid • Codemasters delay Grid
Horner praises Honda’s “real dedication and determination” after breakthrough win
2019 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner praised power unit supplier Honda’s “real dedication and determination” after scoring the first win since their return to F1 four years ago.