F1: Red Bull publishes Honda farewell video highlighting eight years of success and four titles with Verstappen

Red Bull Racing released a video on social media honoring Honda for the end of their eight-year partnership at Fórmula 1. The material recalls notable moments, such as the first victory in the Áustria GP in 2019 and the title of Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi in 2021.

The partnership yielded 71 victories in Grandes Prêmios, in addition to 140 podiums accumulated by the Red Bull and Racing Bulls teams. Esses numbers reflect the period of dominance, especially between 2021 and 2024, when Verstappen won four consecutive drivers’ championships. Red Bull also won two constructors’ titles, in 2022 and 2023.

From 2026, Red Bull will develop its own power units in partnership with Ford, while Honda will exclusively supply engines to Aston Martin. Essa transition marks the definitive end of a successful era for both parties.

Start of collaboration

The relationship between Red Bull and Honda began in 2018, when the Japanese manufacturer supplied engines for the Toro Rosso, currently the Racing Bulls. Naquele year, the secondary team showed rapid progress, with few reliability problems in the power unit.

In 2019, the partnership extended to the main Red Bull, in Milton Keynes. The first victory came in the Áustria GP, with Max Verstappen crossing the line first. Essa achievement marked the beginning of an ascendant phase for the team.

Pierre Gasly, driving for Toro Rosso at the time, won the Itália GP in 2020, in Monza. Esse surprising result highlighted the increasing competitiveness of the Honda engines on the grid.

Achievements with Verstappen

Max Verstappen has directly benefited from the evolution of the Honda engines over the years. The Dutch driver won his first world title in 2021, in a tight race decided on the last lap in Abu Dhabi.

In the following years, Verstappen dominated the category, winning the 2022, 2023 and 2024 championships. Essas achievements represent four consecutive titles for the driver, all with Honda power units.

Red Bull accumulated significant victories in these seasons, including records for points and races won in a single year.

• First joint victory: GP of Áustria 2019
• Triumph of Gasly: GP of Itália 2020
• First Verstappen title: Abu Dhabi GP 2021
• Domination in 2023: Temporada most successful in team history

Partnership numbers

The eight-year collaboration between Red Bull, Racing Bulls and

In addition, they achieved 140 podiums, distributed between the drivers of the two teams. Esses results positioned Red Bull as one of the dominant forces of the hybrid era.

The partnership also included two constructors’ titles for Red Bull, won in 2022 and 2023. Verstappen contributed to four consecutive drivers’ championships.

Declarations of the parties

Red Bull highlighted in the video that the partnership was “truly iconic”. The team stated that they will carry the “spirit of Honda” into the future.

Max Verstappen, in a previous event in

Verstappen described the journey as enjoyable and left open the possibility of future collaborations. Ele emphasized the youth and uncertainties of the sport.

Transition to new eras

Honda initially announced its departure from Fórmula 1 at the end of 2021, but maintained supply until 2025 due to the development freeze. The Japanese manufacturer signed an exclusive agreement with Aston Martin for 2026.

Red Bull, in turn, created the Red Bull Powertrains division to produce its own engines. Essa unit will have technical support from Ford from next season onwards.

The new regulations from 2026, with a greater focus on sustainable energy, influenced manufacturers’ decisions.

Memorable moments remembered

The video released by Red Bull includes sequences of emblematic races of the partnership. Entre them, the initial victory in 2019 stands out, which boosted the team’s confidence.

Another high point was the triumph of Gasly in Monza, considered one of the most unexpected of the recent era. The 2021 title in Abu Dhabi also appears as a decisive milestone.

The montage encompasses seasons of absolute dominance, with Verstappen setting records for consecutive wins.

Legacy of the union

This partnership transformed Red Bull into a championship team after years of challenges with previous suppliers. Honda regained competitiveness after difficult periods with other teams.

The results place this collaboration among the most successful in the recent history of Fórmula 1. Ambas the parties expressed mutual gratitude for the joint period.

The transition to independent projects opens new chapters for Red Bull and Honda on the grid.

Final preparations

Before the official end, the Red Bull adopted special liveries in races such as the 2025 Japão GP. Essas tributes aimed to celebrate the last season on Japanese soil with Honda engines.

Events like Honda Thanks Day also brought drivers and teams together for demonstrations. Essas actions strengthened ties before the definitive separation.

Fórmula 1 enters a phase of significant technical changes from 2026 onwards.