Honda engine formula 1. Verstappens hopes of. The power a formula one engine produces is generated by operating at a very high rotational speed up to 15000 revolutions per minute rpm. Additionally the current guidelines of current engine regulations were announced there were only 3 engine manufacturers willingwithin the sport available to build the new engines.
Honda has made changes to the electrics and software of its formula 1 engines in a bid to avoid a repeat of the problems that hit max verstappen at the tuscan grand prix. They were introduced in 2014 and have been modified over the past seasons. Honda has made a big step up with its formula 1 engine this year especially in packaging terms claims alphatauri team boss franz tost.
When honda re entered formula 1 in 2015 they had a power unit which was woefully unreliable and massively under powered. Honda has participated in formula one as an entrant constructor and engine supplier for various periods since 1964hondas involvement in formula one began with the 1964 season and in 1965 they achieved their first victory at the mexican grand prixafter further success with john surtees honda withdrew at the end of the 1968 season due to difficulties selling road cars in the united. Honda has spent over 1b on engine development and is still 3rd best on the grid.
But after three tortuous years with mclaren honda was reborn within the red bull family. The official honda racing f1 website step behind the scenes of true racing spirit.