Racing has been a part of Honda’s DNA since Soichiro Honda founded the company in 1948. After joining Grand Prix motorcycle racing in 1961, Team Red has amassed over 800 wins, 31 premier class rider championships, and 15 wins in a single MotoGP season. Thanks to that success, the brand established the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) to handle its motorcycle racing endeavors in 1982.
However, HRC is receiving a makeover in 2022. Following Honda’s withdrawal from Formula 1 as an engine supplier, the firm is consolidating both motorcycle and automotive racing efforts under the HRC banner.
