Sauber Honda Deal Cancelled

It has been announced yesterday (27/7/17); Sauber F1 Team has cancelled its planned engine deal with Honda, citing "strategic reasons" and "the best intent for the future" of the team, with a new engine supplier to be outlined in the near future.





Sauber announced back in April that it would be supplied by Honda from the 2018 F1 season, joining the manufacturer's current partner, McLaren.

However, reports surfaced before the British Grand Prix weekend that the Sauber Honda agreement was called off, following the departure of Team Principal Monisha Kaltenborn.

With Sauber's said that a new engine supplier "will be announced shortly". My guess is 2018 Ferrari power-units for next season which include F2 Championship leader and Ferrari Academy driver Charles Leclerc added in the deal.



As for Honda, with the deal is now cancelled for Sauber, the question is will they continue with Formula 1 going to 2018, with rumours that McLaren want to leave from their Honda contract and want to race with Mercedes power units for 2018. Maybe its the end for Honda in Formula 1 once again.