It is said that automakers live or die by the saying, “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.” It’s easy to understand: Honda has won a lot in Formula One over the last four years, and companies like to win. It is time to party with a hypercar. During the Indianapolis 500, Koji Watanabe, head of Honda Racing Corporation, told Invoice Pricing that the company wants to build a “halo car” to honor its part in Formula One. I asked him about a project that was a lot like the work that Adrian Newey and Red Bull Advanced Technologies did on the RB 17. However, Watanabe told Invoice Pricing, no plans yet. However, we hope to build a vehicle like that using F1 technology. This is great news for everyone who loves Honda and Acura, even if you don’t race. You already know that the Acura NSX became obsolete in 2022 when the NSX Type S came out, at least for this version. The Honda Civic Type R and Acura Integra Type S are the speed icons of their brands, but they are not even close to being supercars or hypercars. Honda’s journey towards creating a Newey-inspired two-seater hypercar may be challenging, but they’re well-equipped for the task. With their extensive experience in Formula One, particularly through their collaboration with Red Bull Racing, Honda is poised to make significant strides in this project. It’s also worth noting that Honda will be working closely with Aston Martin in Formula One from 2026, a partnership that could potentially shape their future endeavors. While there may not be immediate plans for an F1-powered hypercar, Honda’s future is brimming with potential. The company is gearing up to introduce fast hybrid and electric cars like the Prelude in the coming years, hinting at the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for Honda and its unique projects.
