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Honda continues IndyCar street circuit stranglehold into hybrid era

While Andretti Global’s Colton Herta scored his first win in over two years in last weekend’s IndyCar Series round in Toronto, he also led Honda to its third consecutive podium sweep on a street track.

Motorsport

IndyCar’s incoming electrical hybrid engine system explained

The IndyCar Series ushers in a new era in this weekend’s round at Mid-Ohio with the mid-season release of its hybrid engine, a collaborative effort between Chevrolet and Honda.

Autosport

Meyer Shank Racing returns to IMSA with new Acura GTP deal

Honda Racing Corporation USA has confirmed that former series champions Meyer Shank Racing will return to its Acura program for the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship.

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Penske IndyCar scandal “not helpful” says Honda

The integrity of Team Penske was put into question by the paddock after IndyCar officials disqualified St. Pete race winner Josef Newgarden and third-place finisher Scott McLaughlin for illegal use of the push-to-pass system in last month's season-opener.

Motorsport

Acura buoyed by weight reduction for IMSA Sebring 12 Hours

HRC USA president David Salters, who is responsible for the ARX-06 program, told Motorsport.com at the season-opening IndyCar Series round at St. Petersburg last weekend that the reduction of 17kg since the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona should give it a better fighting chance on raw pace at Sebring this…

Motorsport

IMSA GTP lessons helping Chevrolet, Honda with IndyCar’s hybrid unit

The two manufacturers are represented by sister brands Cadillac and Acura, respectively, in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, where they just completed the maiden season of a hybrid-infused GTP class over nine races in 2023.

Autosport

IMSA GTP learnings helping Chevrolet, Honda with IndyCar’s hybrid unit

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Software greatest piece to unlock unknown potential of IMSA’s GTP cars

No manufacturer was without learnings and teething issues, which created one of the most intense title bouts in recent memory.

Motorsport

How Acura’s GTP wheel loss fix keeps IMSA title dream alive

Acura’s ARX-06, built to the new-for-2023 LMDh rules format and featuring an electrical hybrid system, came firing out of the blocks by taking a 1-2 finish in the Daytona 24 Hours.

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This beloved automaker is gearing up for international racing

Its racing team might see an entry into Le Mans in the future.

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Honda motorsport restructuring opens door to WEC/Le Mans bid

In a move revealed on Thursday, Honda Performance Development, the motorsport arm of American Honda Motor Co., based out of Santa Clarita in California, will join Japan’s Honda Racing Corporation to become HRC US.

Motorsport

Honda motorsport restructuring opens door to WEC, Le Mans bid

It was announced on Thursday that Honda Performance Development, the motorsport arm of American Honda Motor Co. based out of Santa Clarita in California, will join Japan’s Honda Racing Corporation to become HRC US.

Autosport

IndyCar fuel save secrets explained: The science behind Dixon’s magic

At Indy, a stack-up crash – ironically caused by his younger Chip Ganassi Racing team-mates – led to him being punted from behind and spinning onto the infield grass on the opening lap. No bother, he pitted under the yellow, got rid of his least-preferred tire, and split the remaining distance into…

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IndyCar fuel save secrets explained: The science behind Dixon's magic

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Honda hails “superhuman” and “mind-boggling” IndyCar ace Dixon

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Dixon spun to the tail of the field on the opening lap after being rear-ended by Romain Grosjean as his team-mate Marcus Armstrong spun in front of the pack, but he pulled off a remarkable recovery by pitting immediately and then executing a pseudo two-stop strategy at…

Motorsport

Deletraz, Jordan Taylor land second IMSA WTR Acura seats

It marks a homecoming for Jordan Taylor, who left his father Wayne's team to drive for Corvette Racing in the GT classes since 2020. In that time, he has won two GTLM championships and a class victory at the 2021 Daytona 24 Hours.

Motorsport

IndyCar’s 2024 hybrid system could be “most effective” on ovals

Having junked the initial plan to switch to a 2.4-litre-with-hybrid engine formula for 2024, IndyCar will stick with its 2.2-litre powerplants boosted by a common supercapacitor system next year, which is currently under development as joint venture between engine suppliers Chevrolet (with its partner Ilmor) and Honda.

Motorsport

The power behind Honda’s American dreams

In the rolling hills north of Los Angeles, next door to a movie lot, Honda’s American motorsport division HPD has produced some of the most potent engines in US motorsport; powerplants that have claimed 18 IndyCar championships and 15 Indianapolis 500 wins, along with a surfeit of sportscar titles and…

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The power behind Honda’s American dreams

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Acura ARX-06 “quite ready” to race at Le Mans, but no plans yet

The ORECA-chassised Acura has been the standout car in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, although crashes have blunted its race results since scoring a 1-2 finish in the Daytona 24 Hours.

Motor1

Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer Is A Tube-Frame SUV With An 800-HP IndyCar Engine

This one-off "rolling laboratory" from HPD honors Honda car culture while previewing the 2024 IndyCar powertrain.

Autosport

HPD boss "amazed" by GTP reliability on debut at Daytona 24 Hours

The boss of Honda Performance Developments has expressed his amazement at the high levels of reliability demonstrated by the all-new GTP prototypes in last weekend's Daytona 24 Hours.

Motorsport

New Acura GTP V6 might be Honda’s last ICE for “real racing”

Honda’s North American racing chief fears that the V6 twin-turbo powerplant for its 2023 Acura GTP sportscar “might be the last” all-new internal combustion engine it ever builds for racing.

Autosport

Acura explains Honda F1 influence in LMDh design

Acura’s new car for the IMSA SportsCar Championship has benefitted from Honda's Formula 1 knowledge of hybridised powertrain systems, which is one of the reasons its ARX-06 makes a “weird noise” under braking.

Motorsport

Acura explains Honda F1 influence in LMDh design, why car makes “weird noise”

Acura’s new car for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series has benefitted from its Formula 1 knowledge of hybridized powertrain systems, which is one of the reasons its ARX-06 makes a “weird noise” under braking.

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