Honda has a long history in the world of Formula 1 and its collaboration with Red Bull Racing in particular is considered one of the most successful partnerships of this sport, while Red Bull, led by Max Verstappen, has achieved great success in recent years. However, the news that Honda will withdraw from F1 shows that the end of this cooperation is approaching. So, how did Honda's withdrawal from F1 affect Red Bull's championship success?
Honda and Red Bull Collaboration
Honda made its return to Formula 1 with Red Bull. This collaboration began when Red Bull chose Honda as its power unit provider and brought in young talents such as Max Verstappen. This collaboration laid the foundation for the success Red Bull Racing has achieved in recent years.
Honda's Withdrawal Decision
However, Honda announced that it will withdraw from Formula 2021 at the end of the 1 season. This decision could have dashed Red Bull's championship dreams, according to many. But the truth was not like that.
Honda's Influence
Honda's Formula 1 project leader Tetsushi Kakuda explained what happened after the withdrawal decision. Honda has committed to assist Red Bull Racing in producing new power units. This commitment meant that Honda brought forward the developments planned for the 2022 season. Kakuda stated that they were in communication with Red Bull and AlphaTauri and received positive feedback when making this decision.
Engineering Pride
Kakuda stated that Honda staff did not want to leave Red Bull Racing with an uncompetitive power unit. Therefore, they decided to speed up the process of producing new power units. According to Kakuda, this move was motivated by engineering pride. Honda engineers were determined to achieve this task, despite the extra effort they put in.
New Power Units
Honda has committed to deliver more performance to Red Bull Racing by completely revamping its internal combustion engine internals for 2022. This helped them maintain their dominance in the current ground effect period.
Conclusion
Honda's decision to withdraw from Formula 1 actually turned into an opportunity for Red Bull Racing. Honda's commitment and engineering capabilities enabled Red Bull to gain momentum towards the title. This collaboration will remain an unforgettable success story in the history of Formula 1.
