Red Bull Honda Powertrains
Base: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Established: 2021
First GP: 2023 Bahrain GP
Final GP: 2025 Spanish GP
Best Result: 1st (32 wins)
Championships: 2 Constructors’ · 2 Drivers’
Championship Performance
2023 Season
Constructors’: 1st
Drivers’: Verstappen 1st
19 wins · 14 poles · 30 podiums
2024 Season
Constructors’: 3rd
Drivers’: Verstappen 1st
7 wins · 6 poles · 12 podiums
2025 Season
Constructors’: 3rd (ongoing)
Drivers’: Verstappen leading
6 wins · 5 poles · 10 podiums
Technical Specifications
RBPTH001 (2023)
Type: Turbo Hybrid V6
Displacement: 1.6L
Configuration: 24-valve (4/cylinder)
RPM Limit: 15,000
Teams: Red Bull, AlphaTauri
RBPTH002 (2024)
Type: Turbo Hybrid V6
Displacement: 1.6L
Configuration: 24-valve (4/cylinder)
RPM Limit: 15,000
Teams: Red Bull, RB
RBPTH003 (2025)
Type: Turbo Hybrid V6
Displacement: 1.6L
Configuration: 24-valve (4/cylinder)
RPM Limit: 15,000
Teams: Red Bull, Racing Bulls
Key Drivers
Historical Context
Honda Legacy
Continuation of Honda’s hybrid technology after their 2021 exit
Independent Power
First works engine program by a non-automaker since Cosworth
Operational Statistics
Technical Milestones
- IP Transfer: Acquired Honda’s hybrid power unit technology in 2021
- Energy Recovery: Most efficient ERS deployment in 2023 season
- Reliability: 94.5% finish rate despite complex hybrid systems
- Power Delivery: Class-leading electrical power deployment
Championship Moments
Record-Breaking Season
19 wins (86.4% win rate) · 10 consecutive wins
Japanese GP Triumph
Verstappen victory · Tsunoda podium at Honda’s home race
Spanish Farewell
Final race before 2026 regulation changes
Final Race: 2025 Spanish GP
Teams: Red Bull, Racing Bulls
Engine: RBPTH003 Hybrid V6
Result: Verstappen victory (5th consecutive Spanish GP win)
“Red Bull Powertrains proved that an independent operation could master the hybrid era’s technical complexity.” – Christian Horner
