After 2021, only three engine suppliers will be present in Formula 1 if Honda decides to leave the sport. Lewis Hamilton has also received the news, and says he is sad that the Japanese are leaving the sport. Still, he can talk to, among others RacingNews365 understand the choice of Honda, because Formula 1 really has to make steps in the future.
“I’ve heard they are leaving the sport, but I have read little about it. I have an idea why they are leaving the sport,” said Hamilton, referring to Honda’s vision, which indicated that they are leaving the sport because they are want to focus more on climate-friendly technologies for the future. According to the six-time world champion, it once again shows that the top class of motorsport must take significant steps in that area in the coming years.
“It is certainly very unfortunate that Honda is leaving Formula 1, but I can understand. As a sport, we have a long way to go and we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to the impact we have on our planet. “says Hamilton, who sees that his own employer is already taking good steps with an eye to the future.
“If you look at the long-term goals that Mercedes has recently set, you see that it is the responsibility of the car industry to bring new technologies into the world and this (the impact we have on the planet, ed. ) is what it’s all about right now when it comes to innovative technology. “
“There has to be change, that’s for sure,” Hamilton concludes, before complimenting his own team again. “Mercedes is showing that they want to be part of that change and that they want to introduce new technologies. That is very important,” said the Briton before the Grand Prix of the Eifel.
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Verstappen and Red Bull do not have to despair by the departure of Honda. This, the preview at the Eifel GP and more in the latest episode of the RacingNews365 F1 podcast with Tom Coronel, Ruud Dimmers and host Thomas van Groningen.
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