And with Honda set to leave Formula 1 at the end of the year, Koji Watanabe, Chief Officer for Brand and Communication Operations at Honda, confirmed that the marque had wanted to pay tribute to Honda’s Japanese fans in the absence of a home race. Drop Pierre Gasly mid-year in favour of rookie Alex Albon, and late-season progress raises hopes of a genuine title challenge in 2020.The Japanese Grand Prix had been set to run this weekend on the original 2021 calendar, before the event was cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Transition from Renault to Honda power is remarkably smooth, and Max Verstappen’s four wins ensure an almost identical points tally to 2018. Max Verstappen stars – with two wins and another nine podiums – but Alex Albon is dropped for 2021 after just two top-three appearances. 2020Ī lonely second in the standings, consistently clear of the midfield but rarely able to match the pace of champions Mercedes. New team mate Sergio Perez provides invaluable support to Max Verstappen’s successful title bid. Secure their first drivers’ championship since 2013, winning 11 of 22 races, and push Mercedes all the way in an intense – and, at times, bitter – constructors’ fight. Only cloud is a $7 million fine and a reduction in future wind-tunnel testing for exceeding the 2021 budget cap. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) © 2023 Getty ImagesĪfter seeing off early Ferrari challenge, dominate to take first title double since 2013, with Max Verstappen securing a record 15 wins to retain drivers’ crown. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) © 2023 Getty ImagesīAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 04: Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) © 2023 Getty ImagesīAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) © 2023 Formula One World Championship LimitedīAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 04: Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) © 2023 Formula One World Championship LimitedīAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) © 2023 Formula One World Championship LimitedīAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Second placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain.
BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain.
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