TOKYO, Japan, April 1, 2025 - Oracle Red Bull Racing with which Honda is a team partner, has decided to apply a special livery to the RB21 car that will compete in Round 3 of the 2025 FIA^*1 F1 World Championship Series, the Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix  (Japanese GP), to be held at Suzuka Circuit (Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture) from April 4 (Friday) to 6 (Sunday), 2025. Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) is providing technical support for the RB21’s power unit (PU).

This special livery was planned and realized by both companies as a symbol of appreciation for the eight-year partnership. The design concept is a tribute to the RA272^*2 which gave Honda its first F1 victory in 1965, while commemorating the 60th anniversary of the first win. The livery recreates the RA272’s iconic Japanese flag motif, featuring the “H” logo on the nose and the simple Honda logo on the side.
A special logo commemorating the 60th anniversary of Honda’s first F1 victory will be displayed on the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB02 car, in addition to the RB21.

Show cars with this special livery will be on display at the F1 TOKYO FAN FESTIVAL to be held in Odaiba, Tokyo on April 2 and April 4 through April 6.
The partnership between Honda, Red Bull began in 2018, and has given rise to numerous memorable showdowns and achievements, such as the dramatic final round championship victory in 2021 that brought Honda its first title in 30 years, Oracle Red Bull Racing’s 21 out of 22 round victories in 2023, and Max Verstappen’s fourth consecutive driver’s title in 2024. In 2025, Honda will continue to contribute to Oracle Red Bull Racing’s victories as the culmination of these achievements.

*1 FIA: Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile
*2 The RA272 featuring a Japanese flag motif raced in 1965, Honda’s second year of F1 participation.

“Our relationship with Honda deserves celebration, it has been one of continued success and brought the Team one of the most triumphant and dominant periods in our history. Max has won four World titles with a Honda Power Unit and the Team have lifted two Constructors' titles, in addition, Honda's reliability enabled to complete the most successful season in the sport's history in 2023. This livery is a tribute to Honda's success in the sport and the final year of, what has been a thoroughly enjoyable partnership. I am looking forward to seeing it out on track.”

“It is deeply moving to celebrate the final year of Honda’s partnership with Red Bull by paying tribute to the RA272 from 60 years ago at the Suzuka round. The history we have made together will continue to shine brightly in the history of F1. It is also a great pleasure for me to see Tsunoda at the wheel of this car in his home grand prix at the Suzuka Circuit.”

*3 RBPT manufactures PUs for F1. Currently manufactures and operates ESS for current PUs.