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Surprising finish in Formula 1
Hammer in Formula 1: Honda will leave the racing series at the end of the 2021 season. The engine manufacturer announced it on Friday on social media. The main reason is the long-term corporate strategy and the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The decision has a big impact on the Red Bull and AlphaTauri racing teams: they have to find a new engine supplier.
What’s next for Red Bull and AlphaTauri?
“While we are of course disappointed that our partnership with Honda will not continue, we are very proud of our mutual success: we have achieved a total of five victories, 15 podiums for Red Bull and AlphaTauri together,” said Red Bull in a first statement. .
Forced return to Renault?
It is still open with which manufacturer Red Bull and AlphaTauri will follow. With Honda’s surprising exit from Formula 1, only three engine manufacturers remain in the racing category: Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault.
As things stand today, Mercedes will supply Aston Martin (currently still Racing Point), McLaren and Williams, as well as its own team from 2022. At Ferrari, Haas and Alfa Romeo are on the customer list; Only Renault does not supply any equipment other than its own factory equipment. Under current rules, Renault should have to supply the two former Honda teams because they have the fewest customer teams.
Red Bull and Renault have a difficult and successful past
A return to the French? It is actually hard to imagine.
