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Honda has made a big change to its IMSA program for 2025 which affects everything it does on and off the track, and could have a bigger impact than you might think. For 2025, the No.93 Acura ARX-06…
Honda has implemented a significant change to its IMSA program for 2025, with the No. 93 Acura ARX-06 now being directly managed by Honda Racing Corporation US employees, impacting all aspects of its on-track performance. This shift to in-house engineering and strategy marks a pivotal moment for Honda in its racing endeavors. Previously, Honda had partnered with external teams for engineering and strategy, but will now handle these aspects internally to enhance its learning and development capabilities. The move aims at closing the feedback loop and empowering Honda’s internal team to engineer and strategize directly for the ARX-06, benefiting from on-track data in real-time. This approach extends to simulator work as well, with staff like Stefano Pulcini and George Angelidis drawing from their simulator experience to enhance the team’s overall performance. Overall, the shift represents a strategic effort by Honda to enhance its engineering capabilities and drive further advancements in its racing endeavors.
