'Honda's investment in recent seasons has been monstrous'

In 2020 Honda wants to make a big step with their engine. In addition, the manufacturer has let it be known that they find the new calendar that has recently been presented very favorable.

"In the winter tests Red Bull Racing and Honda seemed like a formidable match for the world championship", writes Gazetta dello Sport. "The fact that the calendar was turned upside down because of the coronavirus, which forced Liberty Media to organize two races on the Red Bull Ring, followed by the race in Hungary, could shuffle the cards and favour the pursuers of Mercedes."

During three races where Max Verstappen was very fast in previous years. The last two Austrian Grands Prix were won by the Dutchman and at the Hungaroring he took his first pole position last year in Brazil.

"Honda's investment in recent seasons has been monstrous. To justify such an economic commitment, one must win or at least fight for the title", ends Gazetta dello Sport.