雖然 Red Bull 之前說要在法國GP之後才會正式決定 2019 年將改用 Honda 或是繼續使
用 Renault PU，但根據媒體掌握到的消息，基本上 Red Bull 已經確定 2019 年開始將
正式和 Honda 合作。
https://i.imgur.com/qcwncM9.jpg
期待 Red Bull 和 Honda 將會有好的表現及發展XD
報導來源：
https://goo.gl/EJ3TPZ
Red Bull decides on Honda F1 engine switch
原文：
Red Bull has decided to switch to Honda F1 engines next year, high level sourc
es have revealed, with confirmation of the move likely ahead of this weekend’
s French Grand Prix.
Although the Milton Keynes-based team had been expected to wait until the Aust
rian GP to make its final call on the 2019 engine decision, indications now su
ggest that senior management has made its mind up.
Following close evaluation of the performance steps made by both car manufactu
rers over the Canadian GP weekend, and well aware that Renault could not guara
ntee it could keep its engine supply offer open, Red Bull is set on committing
to Honda.
It is understood its decision was communicated to external parties late on Mon
day night.
Red Bull was unavailable for comment, and it is unclear when the move will be
made official, but there are suggestions it could come before this weekend's r
ace in Paul Ricard.
Motorsport.com understands that Red Bull has elected, after more than a decade
with Renault that yielded all its world championships, to throw its focus in
with Honda instead.
The move will come as a blow to Renault which had been hoping to keep Red Bull
on board to act as a benchmark for its own works team.
Speaking at last weekend’s Canadian GP, Renault F1 managing director Cyril Ab
iteboul said “I understand what they are looking to get.
“They are looking to the technical and commercial side, because it is clearly
different remaining a customer and partner of Renault versus becoming a works
team with Honda.
“It is very different and I appreciate that. But frankly, as far as I am conc
erned, they have a chance with us to become world champion again. I cannot say
for Honda.”
“It is very different and I appreciate that. But frankly, as far as I am conc
erned, they have a chance with us to become world champion again. I cannot say
for Honda.”
Honda has made impressive progress this year, though, following its split from
McLaren at the end of last year.
An upgrade at the Canadian Grand Prix delivered a significant performance step
, despite the dark cloud of Pierre Gasly needing a replacement engine followin
g a problem in final practice.