Renault’s Taffin: Mercedes and Honda behind us
Date published: January 23 2020 Renault’s head of its PU department, Remi Taffin, believes only Ferrari are ahead of Renault in the engine game with […]
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Honda 2020 gains will leave Red Bull with “no more excuses”
With the Milton Keynes-based outfit having enjoyed an encouraging first year of a new partnership with Honda in 2019, ambitions have ramped up for the […]
Honda still needs to eliminate circuit dependency
The Japanese manufacturer made a big step forward with its power unit during an encouraging first season supplying Red Bull, as it helped Max Verstappen […]
Red Bull-Honda junior drivers on the move
Date published: January 10 2020 Two drivers hoping to be next off the Red Bull-Honda production line have secured seats ahead of the 2020 season. […]
Verstappen deal & high salary (revealed): Red Bull’s attempt to keep Honda in F1
Honda’s steady progress in 2019 undoubtedly played a big part in Max Verstappen’s long term F1 contract extension. Last season the Japanese engine manufacturer Honda, […]
Kyvatt reveals gap between Honda & the rest, while Verstappen thinks he can be Champion
Daniil Kvyat looks back with satisfaction on his first year with Honda in Formula 1 and concludes is a positive fashion after the first season […]
Verstappen is like a 'young Senna' – Honda
Max Verstappen reminds Honda of a young Ayrton Senna, according to the Japanese manufacturer’s F1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto. With Red Bull having ditched Renault […]
Verstappen reminds Honda of a 'young Senna'
Max Verstappen reminds Honda of a young Ayrton Senna, according to the Japanese manufacturer’s F1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto. With Red Bull having ditched Renault […]
Honda see Verstappen as a ‘young Senna’
Date published: January 3 2020 Honda’s F1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto says their relationship with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is like seeing a “young Ayrton […]
Honda: Verstappen relationship 'like a young Senna'
Verstappen ended Honda’s podium and win droughts in 2019, the first year of its new partnership with Red Bull, and praised the manufacturer regularly throughout […]
Hamilton warns others, plus the Red Bull Honda threat
With just a few months to go before the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton has already announced the team’ s intentions. […]
Why Honda refused to commit to F1 long-term with Red Bull
Christian Horner says continued doubts about the costs of producing engines for use in Formula 1 prompted Honda to only commit another year as Red […]
Honda had targeted Monaco victory with Red Bull
Honda F1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto has revealed that the supplier and Red Bull had hoped to win at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2019. […]
Honda/Red Bull relationship built on ‘trust’
Date published: December 30 2019 Honda’s F1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto says that their ability to hit targets throughout 2019 has built vital “trust” between […]
Honda hitting targets key to building Red Bull trust
The Japanese manufacturer has been lauded by Red Bull for producing the gains it promised this season, thanks to an aggressive development programme that included […]
Honda ahead of Ferrari, says Mercedes engine chief
Date published: December 29 2019 Honda impressed Mercedes engine chief Andy Cowell in 2019, and he believes they’re “way ahead” of Ferrari when it comes […]
Honda ahead of Ferrari, says Mercedes chief
Date published: December 29 2019 Honda impressed Mercedes engine chief Andy Cowell in 2019, and he believes they’re “way ahead” of Ferrari when it comes […]
Honda 'way ahead' of Ferrari, say Mercedes
Honda’s development has suitably impressed Mercedes this year, with the Silver Arrows’ engine chief Andy Cowell pegging the Japanese manufacturer’s 2019 development as “way ahead” […]
2019 tech verdict: Red Bull becomes a disruptor with Honda
Red Bull RB15 bargeboards 1/15 Photo by: Giorgio Piola Red Bull was looking for an immediate impact with the Honda-powered RB15 and kicked off its […]
Honda explain source of greater power in 2019
Honda’s F1 technical director Toyoharu Tanabe says that a breakthrough in its engine power in 2019 could not have been achieved without first cracking greater […]
Honda no longer losing time to “clean-up” work
The Japanese manufacturer’s first year with Red Bull included three wins, two pole positions and a full season without a retirement caused by an engine […]
Top Stories of 2019, #8: Honda's hybrid finally comes good
Honda’s return to the top step of the podium was one of the most extraordinary aspects of the 2019 F1 season, and it fully vindicated […]
Honda asked for mechanics ‘review’ of 2019
Date published: December 23 2019 Honda’s F1 technical director Toyoharu Tanabe has said that he asked for a “review” from trackside personnel after Honda returned […]
Honda asked for concerns over two-team supply
Red Bull’s desire to join its junior team Toro Rosso in partnering Honda this year meant the Japanese manufacturer had two teams on the grid […]
Horner: Honda delivered on its promises
There must surely be mixed emotions at Woking as we head into the new year. Though McLaren finished best of the rest, Zak and the […]
Horner: Honda the first supplier to keep their promises
Date published: December 21 2019 Christian Horner says that, for the first time, his team have an engine supplier who delivers on what they promise […]
Red Bull: Renault broke promises, Honda don't
Christian Horner says 2019 has been refreshing for Red Bull to have worked with an engine partner that has kept his promises, in a dig […]
Verstappen: I ‘love’ working with Honda
Date published: December 20 2019 Max Verstappen says he “loves” working with Honda due to their attention to detail, all the way down to their […]
Verstappen hopes Honda can fix Red Bull's key weakness in 2020
Max Verstappen hopes Honda can aid Red Bull’s continued improvements in qualifying in the 2020 campaign. Saturdays have been a key weakness for Red Bull […]
Honda's attention to detail has impressed Verstappen
Verstappen’s Red Bull team partnered with Honda for the first time in 2019 after opting to split from long-time supplier Renault, which Verstappen had an […]