P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Honda may not have its first proper engine upgrade available until around F1’s summer break, but it says drivability improvements should arrive as early as this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix
Honda expects to see drivability improvements as early as the Monaco Grand Prix, before their engine upgrade later in the season. The team has been working on solving reliability issues caused by vibrations in collaboration with Aston Martin. Efforts are focused on improving performance and drivability through data settings and calibration adjustments. Honda engineers are also optimizing energy management settings and cooling for Monaco’s challenging slow-speed sections. The planned engine upgrade aims to enhance combustion and reduce friction, with potential improvements expected before the end of the season, around the summer break. Honda’s long-term development plans for 2027 remain unaffected by potential rule changes for next season aimed at adjusting the power ratio between combustion and battery.
