General Honda F1 Topic

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Jambier wrote:
12 Dec 2025, 21:53
Holm86 wrote:
12 Dec 2025, 18:38

The RPM limits are the same as before as far as I'm aware
But with less fuel, is it realistic or will they reach only 9000/10000 rpm in real life?
The amount of fuel doesn't matter, there's a fuel delivery map, and the maximum amount of fuel is only allowed from 10.500 rpm and up, so it'll be the same as before

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https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/new ... e-undercut

Koji Watanabe interview on Honda's plans with Aston. The engine sounds good.

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Hopefully we'll get an update soon from mister Wazari

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Xyz22 wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 20:10
Hopefully we'll get an update soon from mister Wazari
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I don't think so. :(
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Wouter wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 21:29
Xyz22 wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 20:10
Hopefully we'll get an update soon from mister Wazari
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I don't think so. :(
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Really hope he is doing well.
I'm also hoping on his yearly update about the progress on the new PU. :D

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Xyz22 wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 21:51
Wouter wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 21:29
Xyz22 wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 20:10
Hopefully we'll get an update soon from mister Wazari
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I don't think so. :(
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Really hope he is doing well.
I'm also hoping on his yearly update about the progress on the new PU. :D
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I assume you read what I posted?

If Wazari was doing well he would have logged in after February 1 but he didn't. :cry:

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Wouter wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 22:57
Xyz22 wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 21:51
Wouter wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 21:29

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I don't think so. :(
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Really hope he is doing well.
I'm also hoping on his yearly update about the progress on the new PU. :D
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I assume you read what I posted?

If Wazari was doing well he would have logged in after February 1 but he didn't. :cry:
Thought it was about the last post, not last time active :(

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Xyz22 wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 23:39
Wouter wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 22:57
Xyz22 wrote:
14 Dec 2025, 21:51

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Really hope he is doing well.
I'm also hoping on his yearly update about the progress on the new PU. :D
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I assume you read what I posted?

If Wazari was doing well he would have logged in after February 1 but he didn't. :cry:
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Thought it was about the last post, not last time active :(
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Last time active means last time logged in/visiting the site.

https://www.f1technical.net/forum/membe ... le&u=32928

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I would like to thank all of you who have expressed concerns about myself and those who sent me PM's asking if I was okay. I suffered a personal tragedy earlier this year. It was devastating and I took time off of work and all social media.
I am grateful to Honda and Watanabe-san to allow me to go through a grieving process that is slowly getting better. Work has been a blessing in it gives me purpose to get up and do something.
I also appreciate people keeping my personal information quiet and it seems some of you have figured out who I am through LinkedIn.
Many people have been asking about next year's PU. It is on schedule and there also challenges that I think all the PU manufacturers are facing with regards to the electrical side of things. The energy store to electric motor output ratio is the biggest hurdle that we are facing. Drivability vs deployment vs recovery is where most of the engineering resources are being spent right now.
Next season is going to be a huge learning curve for everyone. I am excited to see how it unfolds.
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season, I will be okay.
“If Honda does not race, there is no Honda.”

“Success represents the 1% of your work which results from the 99% that is called failure.”

-- Honda Soichiro

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Wazari wrote:
18 Dec 2025, 08:08
I would like to thank all of you who have expressed concerns about myself and those who sent me PM's asking if I was okay. I suffered a personal tragedy earlier this year. It was devastating and I took time off of work and all social media.
I am grateful to Honda and Watanabe-san to allow me to go through a grieving process that is slowly getting better. Work has been a blessing in it gives me purpose to get up and do something.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season, I will be okay.
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I'm so happy to hear that you're doing well, at least physically. I feared the worst. Thank you for telling us this.
My condolences for your loss, and please take time to grieve.
Good to hear you're feeling a little better already.

Warm regards,
Wouter

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Honda has announced that it will present the revolutionary power unit for the 2026 world championship in central Tokyo in January. The Japanese brand, which is exclusive supplier to Aston Martin, has invested great resources to be in the world with a power unit that provides 50% internal combustion power and 50% electric power that will be pushed by a synthesis fuel not derived from oil.

HRC and Honda will launch at 13:00 local time (05:00 European time) the engine in an event in which Toshihiro Mibe,
President and CEO of Honda Motor Co, Lawrence Stroll, Executive President of Aston Martin, and Stefano Domenicali,
President and CEO of Formula 1 will speak and will explain the drastic change in the rules that leads to agile cars.

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Wazari wrote:
18 Dec 2025, 08:08
I would like to thank all of you who have expressed concerns about myself and those who sent me PM's asking if I was okay. I suffered a personal tragedy earlier this year. It was devastating and I took time off of work and all social media.
I am grateful to Honda and Watanabe-san to allow me to go through a grieving process that is slowly getting better. Work has been a blessing in it gives me purpose to get up and do something.
I also appreciate people keeping my personal information quiet and it seems some of you have figured out who I am through LinkedIn.
Many people have been asking about next year's PU. It is on schedule and there also challenges that I think all the PU manufacturers are facing with regards to the electrical side of things. The energy store to electric motor output ratio is the biggest hurdle that we are facing. Drivability vs deployment vs recovery is where most of the engineering resources are being spent right now.
Next season is going to be a huge learning curve for everyone. I am excited to see how it unfolds.
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season, I will be okay.

My condolences on your loss. Hope you feel better soon.

Happy Holidays to you and your family.

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Mercedes engine boss said that the fuels will be far more restricted in 2026 and closer to pump gasoline. I know this is an area where Honda had been quite innovative. They supplied high performance additives to Exxon-Mobil who then made the fuel for the Honda PUs. They are switching to Aramco now, but some of Honda's innovations will be lost.

https://global.honda/en/tech/motorsport ... in_e-fuel/
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Wazari wrote:
18 Dec 2025, 08:08
I would like to thank all of you who have expressed concerns about myself and those who sent me PM's asking if I was okay. I suffered a personal tragedy earlier this year. It was devastating and I took time off of work and all social media.
I am grateful to Honda and Watanabe-san to allow me to go through a grieving process that is slowly getting better. Work has been a blessing in it gives me purpose to get up and do something.
I also appreciate people keeping my personal information quiet and it seems some of you have figured out who I am through LinkedIn.
Many people have been asking about next year's PU. It is on schedule and there also challenges that I think all the PU manufacturers are facing with regards to the electrical side of things. The energy store to electric motor output ratio is the biggest hurdle that we are facing. Drivability vs deployment vs recovery is where most of the engineering resources are being spent right now.
Next season is going to be a huge learning curve for everyone. I am excited to see how it unfolds.
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season, I will be okay.
Lovely to hear from you Wazari, and my heartfelt condolences to the personal hardships you have been going through.

The update is very generous of you to share with us here. I suppose a burning question, aside from the ones you have detailed, does this much discussed compression ratio "trick" surprise/concern any of you at Honda? Or has this been a known loophole and you have no real concerns about it heading into the season. Especially now the FIA seems to be allowing it for any manufacturer that may be utilising this loophole.

All the best sir.

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I don't know if I would even call it a loophole. Compression ratio is measured one way and what happens outside of that parameter is up to each PU supplier. There are many ways "to skin a cat" as the saying goes. I personally have no concerns about it and using metal compositions in the piston to maximize power should be each manufacturer's goal IMO.
“If Honda does not race, there is no Honda.”

“Success represents the 1% of your work which results from the 99% that is called failure.”

-- Honda Soichiro