Honda Power Unit Hardware & Software

[mzso]

If you want 12 spec-1's, that's your decision as a team.

Doubt it. If the manufacturer retires it and won't manufacture/use it (for whatever reason) the team wouldn't be able to force it.

[langedweil]

If you want 12 spec-1's, that's your decision as a team.

Doubt it. If the manufacturer retires it and won't manufacture/use it (for whatever reason) the team wouldn't be able to force it.

Ok, fair point .. and true I reckon

[GhostF1]

The Honda sounds significantly different this year. The most noticeable change they've had. On throttle it sounds very much like the Merc now. It has that high pitch snarl. The signature growl is still present but yes, much more guttural a few h on power now.
Hopefully Marti who is there in person can confirm this.

[saviour stivala]

Precautionary or not after just the first day of testing (running) Honda changed the first engine of 2020.

[godlameroso]

On whose car?

[Wouter]

On whose car?

That was on Albons car. They saw yesterday 11am in Sakura something strange on the electric side and changed immedialtly the engine. Nothing was found and the engine is now back in the car.

[saviour stivala]

Correct, that was Albon’s red bull. And today it was FERRARI’S number 5 turn.

[Wouter]

Precautionary or not after just the first day of testing (running) Honda changed the first engine of 2020.

Please give the good and full information! Always bashing Honda.

" ......after just the first day of testing (running) Honda changed the first engine of 2020."

[godlameroso]

They'll be changing the power unit for next week as well

[Wouter]

They'll be changing the power unit for next week as well

Yeah, for another spec, isn't it @Godlameroso?

[Marti_EF3]

The Honda sounds significantly different this year. The most noticeable change they've had. On throttle it sounds very much like the Merc now. It has that high pitch snarl. The signature growl is still present but yes, much more guttural a few h on power now.
Hopefully Marti who is there in person can confirm this.

I'll be there next week. I will update when I hear it on track. Coming soon

[lio007]

quite aggressive sound:

https://streamable.com/ojnah

[Jaisonas]

quite aggressive sound:
https://streamable.com/ojnah
https://streamable.com/ojnah

Damn i love this. This is a great year for sound it seems. Even from last years spec4 those extra bangs were pure porn

[daniellammers]

quite aggressive sound:
https://streamable.com/ojnah
https://streamable.com/ojnah

Oh my goodness me, what an amazing sounding engine

[Edax]

quite aggressive sound:
https://streamable.com/ojnah
https://streamable.com/ojnah

Damn i love this. This is a great year for sound it seems. Even from last years spec4 those extra bangs were pure porn

Yeah , finally a racecar that can compete with the medical car (soundwise).