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Honda is committed to the NTT IndyCar Series for the duration of its current engine supply contract, but the American arm of the Japanese auto giant says accelerating costs are giving rise to quest…
American Honda Motorsports Manager Chuck Schifsky expressed concerns over the rising costs in the NTT IndyCar Series and stated that it could be a determining factor in whether Honda continues beyond 2026. He emphasized that the lack of a third manufacturer is due to the high costs involved. Honda is considering other options, such as NASCAR or investing more in their Formula 1 efforts, if the technical costs are not reduced. Schifsky highlighted the success of IMSA and the involvement of multiple manufacturers as an example of how a stronger return on investment attracts the auto industry. In order to retain Honda as a manufacturer, IndyCar needs to reduce the costs or secure another manufacturer before Honda’s contract expires.
