Executive Vice President Yasuda Keiichi (安田啓一) will become the new president of Honda Racing (HRC) effective 1 January next year. Current President Watanabe Koji (渡辺康治) will leave office, and the new management team will proceed with a policy of making HRC even stronger.
Honda Racing (HRC), Honda’s motorsport division, announced that Executive Vice President Yasuda Keiichi (安田啓一) will become president effective 1 January next year. President Watanabe Koji (渡辺康治) will leave office on the same date. The new management team aims to further develop the foundation established by integrating two- and four-wheel operations in 2022.
New President Yasuda Keiichi (安田啓一) commented, “While building on the foundation established by Watanabe Koji (渡辺康治), my mission is to align everyone behind the goal of winning races and make HRC even stronger.” His background was also introduced, including his passion for motorsport after many years working overseas and his decision to join Honda with the aim of pursuing motorcycle racing.
Upon leaving office, President Watanabe Koji (渡辺康治) said, “I am proud to have worked with my colleagues. I will give my all over the remaining 3 months,” and highlighted the development of global bases, including HRC’s return to F1 after the integration of its two- and four-wheel operations and the establishment of HRC US and HRC UK.
In connection with the personnel change, the development of foundations for HRC’s global strategy, including the reorganisation of HRC US and the establishment of HRC UK, was emphasised as a key move.