Red Bull Makes Bold Statement with Striking White Honda Tribute Livery at Japanese Grand Prix
In a jaw-dropping move, Red Bull has taken the Formula 1 world by storm by unveiling a special white livery for the upcoming 2025 Japanese Grand Prix as a tribute to their engine partners, Honda. This season marks the final chapter of Red Bull’s successful collaboration with Honda, a partnership that has seen Max Verstappen clinch four consecutive Drivers’ World Championships since 2021 and the team secure back-to-back Constructors’ titles in 2022 and 2023.
The highly-anticipated reveal of the white Japanese Grand Prix livery, paying homage to Honda, comes as the iconic F1 engine manufacturer prepares to join forces with Aston Martin next season. Red Bull, on the other hand, will be teaming up with the American powerhouse, Ford, under their newly established Powertrains division.
The special white-and-red Honda tribute livery, first seen at the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix, has made a triumphant return for the final Japanese Grand Prix with Honda power. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Honda’s first F1 victory back in 1965, the Red Bull livery is a nod to the RA272 of that historic season.
Max Verstappen and new teammate Yuki Tsunoda will sport matching special white overalls to complement the striking car livery. Verstappen even teased fans with a sneak peek of his one-off helmet design for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Embodying the spirit of celebration, both Red Bull and sister team Racing Bulls will display a special logo commemorating 60 years since Honda’s inaugural F1 triumph. Christian Horner, the team principal and chief executive of Red Bull Racing, expressed his excitement for the tribute, highlighting the fruitful partnership with Honda that has yielded immense success on the track.
Koji Watanabe, the president of the Honda Racing Corporation, shared his sentiments, stating, “It is quite moving to see the RA272 tribute livery on the latest Red Bull Racing machine in the final year of Honda and Red Bull’s partnership. Our successful path will continue to shine in the history of F1.”
Tsunoda, hailing from Sagamihara, Kanagawa, is set to make his Red Bull debut at his home race after being named as Liam Lawson’s replacement early in the F1 2025 season.
The stage is set for a thrilling Japanese Grand Prix as Red Bull pays a stunning tribute to their departing partner, Honda, with a visually striking and emotionally charged livery that is sure to captivate fans and rivals alike.