Red Bull has chosen to revive its iconic white and red tribute livery to Honda for this weekend’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.
The design celebrates the end of one of the most successful works engine partnerships in F1 history and nods back to Honda’s first-ever GP race winner, the RA272.
“It is quite moving to see the RA272 tribute livery on the latest Red Bull Racing machine, in the final year of Honda and Red Bull’s partnership,” said Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC). “Our successful path will continue to shine in the history of F1.”
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Christian Horner, Team Principal and CEO, said: “Our relationship with Honda deserves celebration, it has been one of continued success and brought the Team one of the most triumphant and dominant periods in our history.
“Max [Verstappen] has won four World titles with a Honda Power Unit and the Team have lifted two Constructors’ titles, in addition, Honda’s reliability enabled to complete the most successful season in the sport’s history in 2023.
“This livery is a tribute to Honda’s success in the sport and the final year of, what has been a thoroughly enjoyable partnership. I am looking forward to seeing it out on track.”
