Formula 1 | Honda reveals: “Reliability of the power unit? We kept the same configuration as last year"

Interviewed in Barcelona on the unexpected competitiveness of the Honda power unit, Kaz Kawai, a journalist close to the events of the Japanese engineer, expressed his satisfaction with the performances brought out by Toro Rosso in these pre-season tests. Kawai pointed out how the new power unit does not present any major changes compared to last season, but what the the real difference lies in the collaborative relationship with the Scuderia di Faenza. With Toro Rosso, in fact, there is a more profitable exchange of technology for the Japanese engineer and this is helping the power unit improve, especially in terms of reliability.

Here are the words released by the Japanese journalist Kaz Kawai: “Honda is very happy with the performances shown during these tests in Barcelona. The point of the discussion is not the problems accused by McLaren, but the potential expressed by Toro Rosso. They are doing well with a power unit similar to last season and this makes them happy. Their engine is good, but above all reliable. The real difference compared to the past is this."

Finally, conclusion on the divorce with Woking: "Honda didn't want to break the contract, but they pushed for this solution. They found themselves in a tough spot, but to be honest Toro Rosso was lucky for them. They work extremely better and there is an incredible exchange of information. They are really happy with this partnership."

Roberto Valenti