Honda F1
60th Anniversary
In 1962, not even the word F1
was known in Japan.
Driven by the founder
of the motorcycle company
that had not even sold one car,
Soichiro Honda’s
fervent passion of not knowing
if it is possible
but wanting to do it anyway,
Honda’s seemingly reckless
challenge had begun.
60 years have passed
since Honda’s first F1 participation
in the German Grand Prix in August 1964.
News & Topics
30 Years On: Remembering Ayrton Senna
Witnesses to history recall the legendary Ayrton Senna, who in his six short yet intense years with Honda, reigned as world champion three times.
The legend of the Ayrton Senna, the “Prince of the Speed of Sound,” is being dramatized for the first time, depicting the yet untold stories of the three-time F1 world champion.
On November 3, 2024, at the Interlagos Circuit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Sao Paulo Grand Prix race was preceded by the “SENNA SEMPRE” (Senna Forever) ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s legacy.
Honda F1 60 Years
of History
60 Years since Honda first participated in F1.
Explore Honda’s six decades of history
since it first participated in the 1964 German GP.
Honda is an official team partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing and VISA Cash App RB F1 Team.
Fifth Era
2026 -
Honda will return to F1 starting in 2026, supplying power units to the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team. 2026 F1 regulations will require the use of 100% carbon-neutral fuels, and the power output of engines and electric motors will be equivalent. Honda has decided to participate in F1 as the new regulations align with its goal of achieving carbon neutrality, and have great significance for the development of future technologies to achieve this goal.
