TOKYO, Japan, December 8, 2025 – Honda has concluded its technical support for Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT)*1 in Formula One power unit (PU) operations at the FIA*2 Formula One World Championship (F1) Round 24, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix*3 held on December 7, 2025.
The Honda partnership with the Red Bull Group began in 2018, when Honda started supplying PUs to Scuderia Toro Rosso (now Racing Bulls). This expanded in 2019 with the start of PU supply to Red Bull Racing, and in 2021, Max Verstappen claimed the Drivers’ Championship, giving Honda its first F1 title in 30 years.
From 2022, HRC continued to contribute to RBPT through technical support, which helped Red Bull Racing’s dominant performance—21 wins from 22 races and back-to-back double titles*4 in 2023. In 2024, Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive title, marking another chapter of remarkable results.
Honda will continue to strengthen its motorsport activities and develop advanced technologies by applying the expertise and human resources cultivated through its F1 endeavours.
*1 Red Bull Powertrains: PU manufacturing company within the Red Bull Group, responsible for ESS production and operation from 2022 to 2025
*2 FIA: Fédération Internationale de lʼAutomobile
*3 Official title: F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
*4 “Double Titles” refers to winning the Drivers’ Championship and Constructors’ Championship in the same season
Comment of Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC)
“We are proud to have remained at the sharp end of F1 for eight years through our strong collaboration with Red Bull Powertrains and both teams. It has been a great pleasure that the technology and people of Honda contributed to the many victories and championships Oracle Red Bull Racing earned during this period. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved. Building on these experiences, HRC will continue driving the growth of motorsports and the advancement of Honda technological innovation.”
History of the Honda–Red Bull Group Partnership
| 2018 | PU supply begins to Scuderia Toro Rosso. PU evolution continues through competition. |
| 2019 | PU supply begins to Red Bull Racing. Achieves three wins including the first Honda victory in its fourth F1 era at Round 9, the Austrian GP. |
| 2020 | Scuderia AlphaTauri (formerly Scuderia Toro Rosso) takes maiden win at Round 8, the Italian GP. Combined with Red Bull Racing, Honda-powered cars claim three wins. |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) wins the Drivers’ Championship, giving Honda its first F1 title in 30 years. |
| 2022 | HRC begins technical support to RBPT. Red Bull Racing secures both Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships. |
| 2023 | Red Bull Racing claims back-to-back double titles with a historic 21 wins in 22 races. |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) claims his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship. |
| 2025 | Red Bull Racing concluded the season 3rd in the Constructors’ Championship, with Max Verstappen finishing P2 in the Drivers’ Championship. Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team ended the year 6th in the Constructors’ Championship |
Honda-Red Bull Group Partnership Summary (2018–2025)
Total races: 172
Wins: 72
Podiums: 141
Pole positions: 51
Drivers’ Championships: 4
Constructors’ Championships: 2
Drivers, Cars, and Power Units by Season
Season |
Team |
Driver |
Car |
PU |
2018 |
Scuderia Toro Rosso |
Pierre Gasly Brendon Hartley |
STR13 |
RA618H |
2019 |
Red Bull Racing |
Max Verstappen Pierre Gasly Alexander Albon |
RB15 |
RA619H |
Scuderia Toro Rosso |
Daniil Kvyat Alexander Albon Pierre Gasly |
STR14 |
||
2020 |
Red Bull Racing |
Max Verstappen Alexander Albon |
RB16 |
RA620H |
Scuderia AlphaTauri |
Pierre Gasly Daniil Kvyat |
AT01 |
||
2021 |
Red Bull Racing |
Max Verstappen Sergio Pérez |
RB16B |
RA621H |
Scuderia AlphaTauri |
Pierre Gasly Yuki Tsunoda |
AT02 |
||
2022 |
Red Bull Racing |
Max Verstappen Sergio Pérez |
RB18 |
RBPTH001 |
Scuderia AlphaTauri |
Pierre Gasly Yuki Tsunoda |
AT03 |
||
2023 |
Red Bull Racing |
Max Verstappen Sergio Pérez |
RB19 |
Honda RBPTH001 |
Scuderia AlphaTauri |
Yuki Tsunoda Nyck de Vries Daniel Ricciardo Liam Lawson |
AT04 |
||
2024 |
Red Bull Racing |
Max Verstappen Sergio Pérez |
RB20 |
Honda RBPTH002 |
Visa Cash App RB |
Yuki Tsunoda Daniel Ricciardo Liam Lawson |
VCARB 01 |
||
2025 |
Red Bull Racing |
Max Verstappen Liam Lawson Yuki Tsunoda |
RB21 |
Honda RBPTH003 |
Visa Cash App Racing Bulls |
Yuki Tsunoda Isack Hadjar Liam Lawson |
VCARB 02 |
*Championship-winning entries in bold.
*Sprint races not included.