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Horner clear: 'This will be our biggest challenge ever in F1'
An important next step awaits Red Bull Racing. However, before embarking on their next chapter, together with Honda, team principal Christian Horner underlined that they will do everything to succeed in 2025
Horner clear: 'Red Bull's biggest ever challenge in F1'
"2025 marks the final year of the Honda-Red Bull partnership in Formula 1," Horner began in a message shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon. "Seven years ago, when we announced our switch from our former supplier to Honda power units, some people cast doubts on our decision. However, over the years we’ve been proven with many historic records – such as the 21 wins out of 22 races in 2023 – that it was absolutely the right call."
"For the final season, both Red Bull and HRC will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to win. Until then, we continue working hard together to win every race and secure more championships. 2026 will be a complete reset, and building your own power unit, four years ago, we had a clean sheet of paper," continued the 51-year-old Briton. In 2026, together with the regulation changes, a new challenge awaits both parties. Honda will supply engines to Aston Martin, while Red Bull will create their power united for the first time, in collaboration with Ford.
"In four years, we built a factory and developed an engine, but we’re taking on 75 years of experience with Ferrari and 30 years with HPP (Mercedes High-Performance Powertrains), so we have no illusions. The mountain that we have to climb is immense, but, with the right spirit, and the right quality people that we have within the business, it will be achievable. It’s by far the biggest challenge that we’ve taken on in Formula 1," Horner concluded.
This article was written in collaboration with Nicole Mulder
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