By the time Honda recommitted to F1, Red Bull had already invested heavily in its new powertrain division, leading Honda to sign a factory deal with Aston Martin instead. Development work is already underway to integrate Honda’s new engine with Aston Martin’s 2026 car, including the gearbox being designed in-house by the Silverstone-based team.

Red Bull has replaced Christian Horner with a long-time F1 engineer, who is already calling on his experience as he meets his new team

As the dust settles on Christian Horner's shock departure from Red Bull, this is how the team’s prospects look for the remainder of the 2025 F1 season