Honda F1 jumping ship!!!

Lancpudn · 2nd October 2020, 18:25

Blimey! Just as Redbull got back into competing again in F1 they're pulling the plug to concentrate on zero emissions technology, Honda to cease engine supplies after next season.

"TOKYO -- Honda will end its participation as an engine supplier in the FIA Formula One World Championship at the end of the 2021 season to focus on zero-emissions technology, it said on Friday." https://europe.autonews.com/automake...ons-technology

kaiser · 2nd October 2020, 18:55

I'm surprised anyone is still watching this!

macafee2 · 2nd October 2020, 19:05

I guess with the domestic cars turning away from petrol there is not the need for manufacturers to continue making F1 engines to demonstrate their "products".
We already have formula E.

There are not many manufacturers in World Rally which I miss.

macafee2

Lancpudn · 2nd October 2020, 19:07

Didn't RedBull & Torro Rosso burn thir bridges with Renault & Mercedes for engines? I cant see them wanting the Ferrari engine the way it performs at present. Looks l;ike Formula-e then!

Lancpudn · 2nd October 2020, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

I guess with the domestic cars turning away from petrol there is not the need for manufacturers to continue making F1 engines to demonstrate their "products".
We already have formula E.

There are not many manufacturers in World Rally which I miss.

macafee2

I wonder if this will affect the Indy 500 series, Doesn't Honda supply half the field with engines in that series?

Ian G · 2nd October 2020, 20:21

Not so surprising given the potential downturn in the world economy..They have done it before remember. QUOTE.. Honda announced in December 2008 that they would be exiting Formula One with immediate effect due to the global financial crisis All the staff that worked at Honda F1 at that time were given VERY LARGE payoffs and in return had to sign a legal document agreeing not to work for another F1 team for 6 months.
I suspect that there will be some major changes in many sports over the next year or so when the loss of income from fans and sponsorship starts to bite harder.
cheers

KWIL · 3rd October 2020, 11:22

If we areto be left with Formula E, then I for one will not be watching, rather watch paint drying.

Lancpudn · 3rd October 2020, 11:56

Another thing! If Honda are going to be concentrating on zero emission tech what will happen to their motorcycle engines & the MotoGP & World Superbike series

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Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,567 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Didn't RedBull & Torro Rosso burn thir bridges with Renault & Mercedes for engines? I cant see them wanting the Ferrari engine the way it performs at present. Looks l;ike Formula-e then! __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Not so surprising given the potential downturn in the world economy..They have done it before remember. QUOTE.. Honda announced in December 2008 that they would be exiting Formula One with immediate effect due to the global financial crisis All the staff that worked at Honda F1 at that time were given VERY LARGE payoffs and in return had to sign a legal document agreeing not to work for another F1 team for 6 months. I suspect that there will be some major changes in many sports over the next year or so when the loss of income from fans and sponsorship starts to bite harder. cheers __________________ The man behind redfive Last edited by Ian G; 2nd October 2020 at 21:28..

3rd October 2020, 11:56	#8
Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,567 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Another thing! If Honda are going to be concentrating on zero emission tech what will happen to their motorcycle engines & the MotoGP & World Superbike series __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I guess with the domestic cars turning away from petrol there is not the need for manufacturers to continue making F1 engines to demonstrate their "products". We already have formula E. There are not many manufacturers in World Rally which I miss. macafee2

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KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	If we areto be left with Formula E, then I for one will not be watching, rather watch paint drying.