
What next for Red Bull after Honda's shock Formula 1 exit?
In its second year as Red Bull's power unit partner, Honda announced on Friday that it would be withdrawing from Formula 1 at the end of 2021. Red Bull has to find a new supplier - and, furthermore, options are somewhat limited
Honda's latest spell in Formula 1 will come to an end in 2021 after the Japanese manufacturer made a shock announcement that will have wide-reaching ramifications.
Not only does it put F1 back down to three power unit manufacturers, a level it has not been at since the start of the V6 hybrid power unit era in 2014, but it also leaves Red Bull facing big challenges to overcome in the short-term future.

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