Masashi Yamamoto, managing director of Honda F1, believes that Honda will return to F1 in the future.
Honda officially withdrew from F1 last season, but continues to be involved through a partnership between Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Powertrains, which has taken over AlphaTauri’s F1 power unit program.
Honda F1 will continue to assemble and support the operation of F1 power units in Japan this season before Red Bull takes full responsibility for the program in 2023.
Honda has left F1 after winning the 2021 F1 Driver’s title, but it is possible that Max Verstappen has not finished the final chapter at the top of motorsport, and Masashi Yamamoto says history may be repeated. talk.
“Personally, I’m hoping Honda will be back in F1,” Masashi Yamamoto told Formula1.com.
“It depends on Honda’s youth being passionate about motorsport and being able to convince them to return to senior management, but history is recurring and that it will happen. hoping”
Honda’s F1 activities in the fourth phase are divided into two components, a three-year major struggle with McLaren, followed by a reset and prosperous collaboration with Red Bull and Toro Rosso / AlphaTauri.
Looking back on the journey over the past seven years, Masashi Yamamoto says he feels pride and a sense of accomplishment.
“Some had to deal with logistics difficulties with the pandemic of the new coronavirus, but last season we fought a very strong rival and took the lead in the F1 world.” Masashi Yamamoto said.
“This is due to the hard work of all engineers and mechanics, not just race drag. They never gave up even in the most difficult times and made many technological advances in the process.”
“We were able to prove the legitimacy and effectiveness of technology and employees.”
Looking back on Honda’s achievements, Masashi Yamamoto emphasized its partners, including McLaren, and the drivers who contributed to their success.
“Of course, the title-winning Red Bull Racing and the great partner Scuderia AlphaTauri, who welcomed us with an open mind after three difficult years and were able to move forward together, are the main players. Without a role, we wouldn’t have been able to achieve these results. “
“McLaren, which began this era in 2015, must not forget all the drivers who have worked with us. Always do our best to achieve the best possible results. rice field”
“We can say that this project was successful, as it helped Max Verstappen win the Drivers’ World Championship.”
Masashi Yamamoto is reported to have retired from Honda and transferred to Red Bull Powertrains.
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