Red Bull will make their own engines from 2022 after agreeing to take over Honda’s Formula One operation.
The Japanese manufacturer’s leaving the sport at the end of the year, but the new deal allows Red Bull to continue using their technology.
The agreement with Honda will run through until 2025 when F1 introduces the next generation of engines.
Speaking on the teams website, Red Bull Motorsport Advisor, Dr Helmut Marko, said:
“We have been discussing this topic with Honda for some time and following the FIA’s decision to freeze power unit development from 2022, we could at last reach an agreement regarding the continued use of Honda’s hybrid power units. We are grateful for Honda’s collaboration in this regard and for helping to ensure that both Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri continue to have competitive power units. The establishment of Red Bull Powertrains Limited is a bold move by Red Bull but it is one we have made after careful and detailed consideration. We are aware of the huge commitment required but we believe the creation of this new company is the most competitive option for both teams.”
Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing Team Principal, added:
“This agreement represents a significant step for Red Bull in its Formula One journey. We were understandably disappointed when Honda made the decision to leave the sport as an engine manufacturer, as our relationship yielded immediate success, but we are grateful for their support in facilitating this new agreement. Honda has invested significantly in hybrid technology to ensure the supply of competitive power units to both teams. We now begin the work of bringing the power unit division in-house and integrating the new facilities and personnel into our Technology Campus. In the meantime, we are fully focused on achieving the best possible results in what will be Honda’s final season as an official power unit supplier.”
🗣 “The establishment of Red Bull Powertrains Limited is a bold move by Red Bull but it is one we have made after careful and detailed consideration.” Dr Marko on today’s announcement 👉 https://t.co/2ff5xAE3Gl pic.twitter.com/k3U93YWjhT
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) February 15, 2021
