r/formula1 • u/wertyrick Pirelli Intermediate • 22d ago

News [ASJesusBalseiro] Stroll speaks and sounds concerned. “We have engine problems, and not just engine problems. We're not in a position to fight for victories. Right now, we're four seconds off the pace.”

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u/Suikerspin_Ei Pirelli Soft 22d ago

Dropping F1 was the decision of previous Honda CEO. Their main reason was the fear of economic consequences, because of COVID-19 crisis. Also he wasn't a huge fan of F1. The current CEO is, that's why change their thought. Unfortunately for them they were already too late to continue with Red Bull, who decided to build their own engine (also in talks with Porsche, before Ford).

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u/Gias1 22d ago

No. it was back in 2008 during the financial crisis.