Honda insists on catch-up: ‘Formidable competitor again within a few years’
Honda’s Shintaro Orihara hopes that the Japanese manufacturer will be among the absolute top of F1 suppliers again by the end of 2027 or the beginning of 2028.
Honda’s Shintaro Orihara hopes that the Japanese manufacturer will be among the absolute top of F1 suppliers again by the end of 2027 or the beginning of 2028.
Despite Aston Martin’s difficult performance, Honda wants to help Fernando Alonso achieve his third title, confirms top executive Shintaro Orihara.
Honda only realized during the first shakedown in Barcelona how far behind the new F1 engine for Aston Martin was compared to the competition.
Aston Martin seems to be making an important step with the Honda engine after the summer break. Upgrades will follow during the Dutch GP in Zandvoort.
After the first positive signals in Miami, the upcoming Canadian GP will be an important benchmark for Aston Martin.