The news has shaken Formula 1 while it puts the Red Bull teams like Alpha Tauri in suspense: the manufacturer Honda will put an end to its program in the major motorsport category at the end of 2021. This at a time when its heavy However, the investment was beginning to bear fruit. The reason ? Honda wants to be, in 2050, a completely green manufacturer. By that we mean with a range of emission-free vehicles. Seen like that, it's hard to imagine that the motorcycle sector would not be impacted. So what is it?
Honda will leave the Formula 1 at the end of the 2021 season. The reason for this is ecological, and it is therefore a major industrial and philosophical choice. Therefore, can the Tokyo manufacturer be “green” on four wheels and continue to develop thermal engines for two-wheelers? And from there, what about the commitment of the winged coat of arms in MotoGP, riding a Moto3 as WSBK ?
Honda contract with Dorna will expire at the end of 2021
Honda announced that he wanted to be climate neutral in 2050 ". The president of Honda, Takahiro hachigo, however reassured about the motorcycle: “racing is Honda's DNA. As with other racing series, we will continue with our usual passion. "
There are therefore no plans to discontinue motorcycle projects in the near future. Honda has already signed a contract with Marc Marquez until 2024 inclusive. Pol Espargaro et Alex Marquez are also tied until the end of 2022… However, Honda has not yet signed a new contract with MotoGP promoter Dorna for the new contract period of 2022 to 2026… A situation that will need to be closely monitored, especially since rumor has it that Repsol strongly questions the follow-up to be given to its partnership with HRC in Grand Prix...
