Bojan Vrbnjak
As part of a racing weekend US GP was presented, v which direction will be Formula 1 developed since 2021 forward. Because in Austin, they are responsible Liberty Media and umbrella organizations FIA presented a new policy for the next period. But how much teams and manufacturers from the current field will then still be present, but it is not clear at this time. Although we have heard about the new rules from some teams positive feedback, but no one has signed the contract yet. The current one Concorde agreement expires at the end of 2020. Renault applies to a team that is on very rocking chair, some also doubt v a continuation of Mercedes. In both cases, it doesn’t just decide sports perspective, but also or even more so orientation of the group.
This is exactly what it looks like at engine supplier, a Japanese manufacturer Honda. After the race v Suzuki there were meetings again where the word about their future. "Honda has not yet decided”Is in a conversation for colleagues from Motorsport-Magazine.com issued by the sporting boss of the Red Bulls Helmut Marko. For Red Bull it is definitely an awkward situation. This is their first time this season as well factory team. "The engine is definitely helpful in a Formula 1 race car, no doubt”Marko joked about looking back when he was Red Bull without engine.
To do it again begged from rivals, do not intend to do so. “I believe a decision will be made around the race in Abu Dhabi. The rules have been laid on the table and now calculations can begin on how much cheaper engine development will be. There will be restrictions on the operating hours of test tables, as well as on different materials,”So Marko. Lower costs could be encouraged to do so The Japanese however, they remain in Formula 1.
Besides successes of Honda encourage the technical chief Tojoharu Tanabe, from continue to engage in the royal class of motorsport. “So far, we have not reached our goal. That we are able to win is already a milestone on our path. This is encouraged by our development department. It shows our attitude and that we will continue to fight and improve to achieve our goal.”Z Red Bullom they managed to achieve first victory after returning to Formula 1 in 2015. A former dream marriage to a team McLaren is painfully finished after only three years of cooperation.
Honda continued in Formulas 1 it was then under great question, but then they decided to engage with the team Toro Rosso, and from this year also with Red Bull. If it will Honda opted for Formula 1, there are good chances that we will also be in time with new rules had two teams Red Bulla. "If we look at what we lose at Red Bullu (bonuses), that's almost what we get from Toro Rosso,”He explained Marko. With a budget ceiling, however, it is possible save in expenditure. “As a whole package, this is a positive,”Said Marko.
