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Honda has officially ended its collaboration with Red Bull ahead of its switch to Aston Martin next year.
Following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Honda issued a farewell statement as it completed its final race with Red Bull. The Japanese manufacturer began its partnership with Red Bull in 2018, supplying engines to Toro Rosso before moving to the main team in the subsequent season. Honda exited Formula 1 at the end of 2021, celebrating Max Verstappen’s championship win but maintaining ties with Red Bull in a technical capacity. While enjoying further success with Red Bull, Honda will transition to partnering with Aston Martin in the upcoming season under new technical regulations. The president of Honda Racing Corporation, Koji Watanabe, expressed gratitude for the collaboration with Red Bull and highlighted Honda’s contributions to the team’s achievements during their tenure. Looking ahead, HRC aims to leverage its motorsport experience to advance Honda’s technological innovation and continue driving growth in the field. Red Bull will embark on a new chapter next season by developing its own power unit in collaboration with Ford, marking a significant shift in the team’s approach to Formula 1.
