Honda eyes step-up

Honda technical director Toyoharu Tanabe believes Toro Rosso’s use of a complete Red Bull rear end in 2019 will be a “big advantage” for Honda as it prepares to supply two Formula 1 teams again. Red Bull is switching to Honda engines this year after its junior team’s successful first campaign with the Japanese manufacturer in 2018. As both teams will run Honda engines they will share a complete rear, unlike last year when Red Bull was supplied by Renault.