Honda makes new announcement after Bahrain Grand Prix

Honda Racing Corporation has announced that Koji Watanabe will retire at the end of 2026, with Keiichi Yasuda set to take over as president and CEO. Watanabe has been instrumental in integrating automobile racing into the organisation and has led efforts to expand Honda's global motorsport presence.

In his statement, Watanabe expressed pride in his work and commitment to achieving victory in the remaining months of his presidency. Yasuda, who has a background in managing overseas entities, aims to build on Watanabe's legacy and strengthen the organisation, focusing on uniting efforts towards success in racing.