Adrian Newey comments on Honda's F1 battery issues at press conference
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
At the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, Adrian Newey addressed Honda's battery problems. He acknowledged that his role as team principal has taken away from his design duties. This year marks a shift in Honda's F1 project compared to their partnership with Red Bull, highlighting ongoing challenges within the team. Newey's remarks suggest a period of realignment as the season progresses.
- •Adrian Newey spoke at the FIA team principals' press conference.
- •He mentioned Honda's ongoing battery issues.
- •Newey admitted distractions from his design responsibilities.
- •Honda's F1 approach differs from previous Red Bull years.
- •The comments came during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne.
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"When Adrian Newey appeared at the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, the legendary designer attracted attention for several reasons. Newey spoke openly about Honda's battery problems, acknowledged that his role as team principal had distracted him from his design duties to some extent, and said – with some exaggeration – that Honda had ...Keep reading
"When Adrian Newey appeared at the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, the legendary designer attracted attention for several reasons. Newey spoke openly about Honda's battery problems, acknowledged that his role as team principal had distracted him from his design duties to some extent, and said – with some exaggeration – that Honda had ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 17, 2026, 9:54 AMWhy Honda's F1 project looks completely different from its Red Bull years
When Adrian Newey appeared at the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, the legendary designer attracted attention for several reasons. Newey spoke openly about Honda's battery problems, acknowledged that his role as team principal had distracted him from his design duties to some extent, and said – with some exaggeration – that Honda had ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 17, 2026, 9:54 AMWhat makes Honda's F1 project completely different from its Red Bull years
When Adrian Newey appeared at the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, the legendary designer attracted attention for several reasons. Newey spoke openly about Honda's battery problems, acknowledged that his role as team principal had distracted him from his design duties to some extent, and said – with some exaggeration – that Honda had ...Keep reading
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