Honda aims to be 'champion' in 2020

Jun.24 (GMM) Honda’s goal for 2020 is to power Red Bull to the world championship.

That is the news from Yasuaki Asaki, who heads up Formula 1 operations at Honda’s Sakura factory in Japan.

He revealed that “spec 1.1” of Honda’s 2020 engine will make its debut in Austria next weekend.

“My goal is to win in a situation where either Mercedes or Honda can win,” he said.

“I am excited and anxious about the goal – to be champion,” Asaki added.

Honda’s F1 managing director Masafumi Yamamoto agreed: “This year is a big milestone.

“I would like to compete humbly to meet the support and expectations of the fans, and humbly fight each race so that I can smile with you at the end,” he added.

Steve Cole

Share
Published by
Steve Cole

Recent Posts

F2 driver says new fans don't understand racing

Jun.9 (GMM) Many new fans of top-level single seater racing do not understand "how motorsport…

9 months ago

Newey attracting talent to Aston Martin – de la Rosa

Jun.9 (GMM) The 'Adrian Newey effect' is already happening at Aston Martin, according to team…

9 months ago

Hamilton will 'maybe not' win eighth title

Jun.9 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton's hopes of an eighth world championship are slipping away. That's the…

9 months ago

Three F1 stars predict Piastri title in '25

Jun.9 (GMM) Three former Formula 1 drivers agree that Oscar Piastri has become the clear…

9 months ago

Red Bull 'opposed' to Briatore's budget cap idea

Jun.9 (GMM) Flavio Briatore thinks Formula 1 should include driver salaries in the budget cap.…

9 months ago

Vettel not only candidate to replace Marko

Jun.6 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says retired quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel is not the…

9 months ago