Overview
- Honda confirmed Yuki Tsunoda will conduct a demonstration run in the RA272 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez during October’s Mexican Grand Prix weekend.
- The RA272 secured Honda’s first Formula 1 win at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix with American driver Richie Ginther, his only victory in the series.
- The appearance is part of Honda’s heritage celebrations as it prepares to end its collaboration with Red Bull after 2025, with Honda supplying Aston Martin from 2026.
- Tsunoda previously drove the RA272 at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed and has been supported by Honda since 2016.
- Coverage reports the car will wear a Japanese flag–inspired livery for the showrun, and notes the RA272’s 1.5‑liter V12 that revs to 13,000 rpm.