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That’s the last thing the ailing Formula 1 would have needed now. The Japanese, who have wasted more than a billion dollars on McLaren since returning to work in 2015, blame financial reasons and new technology (fuel cells, powertrains electric batteries) in road cars.
The sober farewell
The current question: what will the two bull teams do from 2022? “We would like to thank Honda for the good cooperation and we are happy with the five victories and 15 places on the podium,” says Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner on behalf of Alpha Tauri. Couldn’t be more sober.
Recently, at Monza, Pierre Gasly claimed the latest Honda victory for Alpha Tauri.
Bulls: 8 world titles with Renault
Not only Formula 1 has had a problem since Friday, but also the owner of the bull Dietrich Mateschitz (76).
Does the Graz native want to keep doing expensive Formula 1, does he have to conjure up a new engine manufacturer or kneel before Renault?
With the French, the Dosen team experienced the most successful years from 2007 to 2018 with four world championship titles for drivers (Vettel) and designers.
The magic team formula …
The final between Renault and Red Bull was a great discussion. With bad words and certainly without congratulations on the future. Can it be worn so loosely now?
Well, if only the three previous manufacturers (Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault) are still there in 2022, one should, according to the regulations, supply a maximum of five teams and one must equip at least two with its hybrid heart.
Red Bull: accident with Mercedes
In 2021, Mercedes will have four units at stake: factory team, McLaren (new), Aston Martin and Williams. Used Ferrari, Haas and Alfa-Sauber. And Renault (then Alpine F1) supplies itself. Also, the two Honda turbos are on a farewell tour.
But Mercedes will hardly accept a fifth team in 2022. Especially not Red Bull. A few years ago there was a big argument between Mateschitz and sports director Marko with Toto Wolff and Mercedes. The Silver Arrows didn’t want to help Red Bull get out of trouble with their engine.
Honda won with Senna, Prost and Co.
For Honda it is the fourth outing of Formula 1. 1964 to 1968 knocked on the front door for the first time (with two victories in Mexico 65 and Italy 67).
In 2006 the work team returned to the GP arena. After the most successful years as an engine supplier for McLaren, Williams and Lotus, as well as stars such as Prost, Senna, Piquet and Mansell.
The crazy 2009 title …
The Japanese sold the factory team in late 2008 (with just a 2006 win for Button in Hungary). Today’s Formula 1 sporting director Ross Brawn got it for a token dollar, installed a Mercedes engine, and sensationally became world champion in 2009 with Jenson Button. Rivals had realized Brawn’s trick with the double diffuser too late.
Alonso pissed off Honda
A certain Fernando Alonso (39) is also responsible for the current departure. The Spaniard was on the road with the power of Honda in McLaren from 2015 to 2017. Alonso practically missed no opportunity to attack, yes, to insult the Japanese!
After three seasons, Honda had enough, he went to Toro Rosso (now Alpha Tauri) and declared Alonso, also in Indianapolis, an undesirable person.
