– Williams Honda FW11 showruns to be held around the globe, consisting of at Goodwood –
TOKYO, Japan, June 30, 2026 – (JCN Newswire) – Honda will honor the 40th anniversary of its very first FIA * 1 Formula One World Championship ™ Constructors’ title * 2 in 1986 with a series of unique programs and occasions around the globe.
The very first champion title in Honda’s F1 ™ history was a significant turning point that signified its spirit of obstacle. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this accomplishment, Honda will review the history of its obstacles and triumphes in F1 ™ while performing an international showrun program including the Williams Honda FW11 * 3 (FW11) to commemorate with motorsports fans worldwide.
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, to be kept in West Sussex, United Kingdom(July 9– 12 regional time), the FW11 will be driven by Damon Hill and Ryo Michigami. Damon Hill is among the famous motorists who won the F1 ™ Drivers’Championship in 1996, while Ryo Michigami won the 2000 All Japan GT Championship (JGTC) title with the NSX and has actually contended in leading classifications in Japan and overseas for several years. In addition, the Prelude HRC Concept, very first revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon in January, is likewise set up to participate in showruns. It will be driven by Jessica Hawkins, Head of F1 Academy * 4 and Driver Ambassador at Aston Martin Aramco Formula One ™ Team.
* 1 FIA: Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile
* 2 Annual title granted to the group that ratings the most points throughout a season.
* 3 The F1 ™ vehicle that Honda went into in 1986 by providing engines to what is now Atlassian Williams F1 ™ Team.
* 4 An all-female racing series arranged by F1 ™, developed to support the advancement of young female motorists.
Honda crucial activities to honor the 40th anniversary of Honda’s very first F1 ™ title
The FW11, renowned for its dominant efficiency and powered by a 1.5-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, will appear at significant motorsports occasions around the globe.
Occasion schedule (prepared)
April 19: Shin Motor Fan Festa (Shizuoka, Japan) As the very first occasion in the program, the FW11 finished presentation perform at Fuji Speedway. Video footage of the presentation is offered on Honda’s main YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/-UTXXYm-znA
July 9-12: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 (West Sussex, United Kingdom)
August: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (California, United States)
Honda’s very first F1 ™ title
In 1986, the FW11 showed exceptional competitiveness throughout the season, winning 9 of the 16 Grands Prix and providing Honda’s very first Constructors’ Championship title. The accomplishment marked the start of a golden age for Honda in F1 ™, throughout which the business would go on to protect numerous champion triumphes.
Additional details relating to Honda’s activities at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 and the history of Honda in F1 ™ will be provided on the following sites:
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