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Yuki Tsunoda will drive Honda’s first victorious F1 car – the RA272 – at the 2025 Mexican GP, in a commemorative demonstration run.
Yuki Tsunoda is set to drive the Honda RA272, the company’s inaugural Formula 1 victor, at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix to honor Richie Ginther’s 1965 Mexican Grand Prix win, marking Honda’s entry into F1. The RA272, propelled by a 1.5-liter V12 engine, competed in its second F1 season, securing a sixth-place finish in the Constructors’ Championship.
During the 2025 Japanese GP, Red Bull’s all-white livery paid homage to Honda’s classic challenger in their final collaborative year. Tsunoda expressed his pride in driving the iconic RA272, describing it as an “honor” and vowing to convey dreams and passion to fans on the historic track.
Yuki Tsunoda had previously driven the Honda RA272 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Honda’s President, Koji Watanabe, lauded the significance of Tsunoda piloting the RA272 where Honda clinched its debut F1 win, emphasizing the reflection on Honda’s history and the shared ambitions for the future with fans.
Despite Honda’s departure from F1, their legacy includes successful partnerships with McLaren and Red Bull, culminating in multiple Championships for Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, and Max Verstappen. From 2026 onwards, Honda will supply engines to Aston Martin, aligning with Adrian Newey’s ambitions at the Silverstone-based team.
