Max: 'Working together with Honda, so far has been great'

Published on 09 April 2019 by Niels Hendrix

As of this season, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing has a new power unit supplier. Max Verstappen reflects on this new relationship with Honda: “So far I’m really happy with the power unit. I think the driveability and everything connected to it, feels very smooth. Working together with Honda, so far has been great. We can solve problems really quickly, which I think is very important during the season. They are very well prepared and from our side we are very excited to work together. Hopefully we will have a lot of good moments this year.”

Max continues: “To have a big brand like Honda behind you, for both Red Bull teams, is great. The more information we can get, the more both teams will benefit. Going from a single team to now two teams, will help both of us and we will get a better performance."

“It is about now, it is not about the past. Honda has now started working with us. I think it is important to give them feedback about what is currently happening. By doing that, we are heading in the right direction. Maybe I will need to learn a bit of Japanese!”

There is a new vibe, confirms Max: “The feeling in the garage is very positive. Everybody is very motivated for this season. It’s a chance to achieve something big, together with Honda. The working relationship has been going really well so far. Everybody knows what to do and is super focussed. That’s great to see.”