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Honda motorsport restructuring opens door to WEC/Le Mans bid
Honda Performance Development (HPD), the motorsport arm of American Honda Motor Co., will join forces with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) in Japan to become HRC US. This move aims to create a unified global HRC entity as Honda ventures back into Formula 1 in 2026 with Aston Martin. The rebranded HRC US will also be involved in F1 power unit development and race support. HPD, established in 1993, has achieved significant success in the IndyCar Series, including 280 race wins and 15 victories in the Indy 500. They have expanded their operations to IMSA SportsCar Championship competition, winning multiple titles and Daytona 24 Hours victories. The collaboration with HRC will facilitate HPD’s transition to a Honda or Acura WEC and Le Mans project. The new HRC US, along with Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Global, may pursue international racing programs, which was restricted under the previous setup. The inaugural race for HRC US will be the 2024 Daytona 24 Hours. Racing the Acura ARX-06 LMDhs in WEC and Le Mans has been considered, but it must align with business, brand, marketing, and competitive sensibilities.
Source: motorsport
