Honda will be more deeply involved in Red Bull’s Formula 1 program this year and beyond than was previously thought. The energy drink company intended to use Honda’s engine IP this year and beyond whilst building up its own Red Bull Powertrains offshoot. Other than that, Marko said the preparations for 2022 are on schedule, including building up the Red Bull Powertrains project. However, a Honda logo is likely to remain on the 2022 car, and many of the same Japanese officials will still be in the Red Bull garage next year. Despite the last-minute changes, Marko still expects Red Bull to be right up there with Mercedes in 2022 – with the others still trailing behind.

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