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Honda to withdraw from Formula 1 at end of 2021 to attain carbon neutrality

Honda is the engine supplier for the Red Bull and AlphaTauri teams. It had resumed competition in F1 in 2015.

A view of the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack
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FILE PHOTO: A view of the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack

AP | PTI Tokyo
Honda will withdraw from Formula One at the end of the 2021 season as it shifts to a goal of carbon neutrality, the Japanese car manufacturer said Friday.
 
Honda is the engine supplier for the Red Bull and AlphaTauri teams. It had resumed competition in F1 in 2015.
 
Red Bull Racing said it was “disappointed” but noted the success of the partnership with Max Verstappen scoring Honda's first victory since 2006 at the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix, followed by three other wins and 13 podium finishes.
 
Team principal Christian Horner said they respect Honda's decision “to re-deploy their resources.” “Their

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