BEST TEAM EVER:Max Verstappen Takes the Honda Hypercar for a Spin Ahead of 2024 F1 Championship…
As the 2024 Formula 1 season looms on the horizon, three-time world champion Max Verstappen is making headlines not just for his dominance on the track but also for his ventures beyond it. This week, Verstappen had the opportunity to test Honda’s latest hypercar, the much-anticipated Honda NSX Type S GT. The collaboration between the Red Bull Racing ace and Honda’s high-performance engineering team was nothing short of a spectacle.
Verstappen, who has been an integral part of Red Bull Racing’s dominance in recent years, expressed his excitement after taking the hypercar for a spin at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan, a track he considers one of his favorites. “The Honda NSX is an impressive machine,” Verstappen commented after the test. “It has the perfect balance of raw power and agility, much like the cars I drive in Formula 1. Honda has once again proven their ability to push boundaries, and it’s a privilege to be involved in their journey.”
The NSX Type S GT, Honda’s final iteration of the iconic NSX series, features a hybrid powertrain that blends a twin-turbocharged V6 engine with three electric motors, delivering a staggering 650 horsepower. Designed with aerodynamics inspired by Honda’s F1 technology, the hypercar showcases innovations such as an active rear wing, lightweight carbon-fiber components, and a state-of-the-art torque-vectoring system.
Verstappen’s test session wasn’t just about thrills. Honda engineers took the opportunity to gather valuable feedback from one of the fastest drivers in motorsport. “Max’s insights are invaluable,” said Hiroshi Watanabe, Honda’s Chief Performance Engineer. “He understands performance at a level that very few people do. His feedback has already given us ideas for future developments, not only for hypercars but for our F1 program as well.”
With Honda set to deepen its partnership with Aston Martin in 2026, Verstappen’s collaboration with the Japanese manufacturer has sparked curiosity about his future involvement with Honda’s projects. While Red Bull has shifted to Ford as its power unit partner starting in 2026, Verstappen’s connection with Honda remains strong, given their shared history of victories.
As Verstappen gears up for the first race of the 2024 season, fans are buzzing with excitement. His test drive of the NSX Type S GT serves as a reminder of the synergy between F1 technology and road car innovation, and it further cements Verstappen’s status as a modern icon in motorsport. Whether on the track or behind the wheel of a hypercar, Verstappen continues to push the limits of speed and performance.
The first race of the 2024 F1 calendar is set to take place in Bahrain, and if Verstappen’s form with Honda’s hypercar is anything to go by, fans can expect yet another thrilling season from the Dutch phenom.