2023-09-29 11:05:15
Koji Watanabe, president of Honda Racing (HRC), says that the information war with Red Bull, which will become a rival engine manufacturer from 2026, has already begun. The relationship between Honda and Red Bull remains very successful and collaborative, but both parties have been forced to work together, with Red Bull now working with Ford in the new regulation cycle and Honda pledging allegiance to Aston Martin. The sense of distance is developing naturally.
Although the two companies have decided to become rival manufacturers, Koji Watanabe says there is no communication regarding future technology. “Red Bull doesn’t say anything regarding the engine, and we don’t say anything regarding development,” said Koji Watanabe. “So there is already in a sense an information war going on right now. At Red Bull, they have some knowledge regarding the current engine, but ultimately we are responsible for the development and the whole process. “Most of the knowledge is with us.” “Until 2025 I hope Red Bull wins everything. And from 2026 I hope we will be their biggest rival. All-new engine It’s a big challenge to build a team, but our goal is also to win championships in the next era.”Red Bull had hoped to continue working with Honda, who had just won the constructors’ championship for the second consecutive year. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. decided to withdraw from the F1 project in 2020, which ultimately led to Red Bull switching to Ford. Honda then decided to return to F1 in 2026, but the recommitment came too late to reverse Red Bull’s turnaround. “I don’t regret the decision I originally made in 2020,” Koji Watanabe said. “At the time, in my opinion, it was the right choice. Honda’s management team made climate neutrality a key pillar. For example, in order to develop electric car batteries, most F1 “We needed top-notch engineers who were engaged in activities.” “Those engineers were recalled and a lot of work was done for the future. Engine regulations from 2026 onwards will make engines more sustainable. “It’s going to be regarding 50 percent of the power that’s going to be electric, so it’s going to help us stay active here. “But the collaboration with Red Bull is going to be very difficult given their own engine manufacturing plans. It was impossible.However, activities in motorsports such as F1 have supported the backbone of Honda for decades.The very fact that he was active in F1 and became a champion, It sets us apart from Toyota, Nissan and other brands.”
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