Honda - based in Sakura, Japan - only did a partial shutdown, instead opting to take the rest of this period this summer, which means the manufacturer had longer to continue working on the power unit, albeit in different and more challenging conditions – and the result is an updated engine compared to the unit they brought to Australia.
It’s a crucial move as the Technical Regulations for this season dictate the specification a team races in the opening Grand Prix will largely be frozen for the remainder of the season, with manufacturers allowed only to make one performance upgrade to the MGU-K, energy store and control electronics elements.
Red Bull and AlphaTauri to benefit from new-spec Honda power unit in Austria
Ελπίζω επιτέλους να δω μια RB με κορυφαίο κινητήρα (μετά την εποχή των V8).