Honda and ART Grand Prix Proudly Announce Their New Partnership
ART Grand Prix, a renowned team in the world of motorsport, is celebrated for its crucial role in shaping young talents towards the highest levels of international competition. This partnership represents the union of two institutions sharing strong values and a common passion for performance and excellence in motorsport.
ART Grand Prix: A Legacy of Success
Founded in 1996 as ASM F3 by Frédéric Vasseur, ART Grand Prix has become a benchmark in motorsport. Competing in disciplines such as F2, F3, FRECA, and F1A, ART Grand Prix boasts over 200 victories, 21 international team titles, and 23 driver championships. The team has also shone in legendary competitions like the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
ART Grand Prix’s mission is clear: to train and develop the best young talents in motorsport. Drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Esteban Ocon, and Sébastien Buemi have all been groomed by this prestigious team. Today, ART Grand Prix continues to aim for excellence by supporting young talents and helping them climb to the top of the podium.
A Shared DNA
Since its debut in motorsport at the German Grand Prix in 1964, Honda has built a reputation as a pioneer and innovator in racing. Driven by a spirit of pushing boundaries and constant innovation, Honda’s philosophy aligns perfectly with ART Grand Prix’s DNA. This partnership is a natural fit, uniting two entities with a shared vision of a demanding motorsport culture that blends cutting-edge technology, passion, and excellence.
Our Partnership
As part of this collaboration, Honda is providing ART Grand Prix with four vehicles equipped with its advanced hybrid e:HEV technology: three CR-Vs and one ZR-V. These models, combining sportiness and advanced technology, support the ART Grand Prix teams while embodying the shared values of performance and sustainability. Together, Honda and ART Grand Prix aim to contribute to a more responsible future while nurturing tomorrow’s talents in an environment that constantly pushes the limits of competition.
“At Honda, our DNA is built on innovation, performance, and the pursuit of excellence. With these shared values, it was natural to join forces with ART Grand Prix to provide the next generation of talent with the opportunity to thrive and stand out on the international stage. This partnership reflects our continued commitment, spanning over 60 years, to cultivating the future of motorsport, focusing on developing young drivers while staying true to the values that have defined our success on circuits worldwide.”
— Jean-Alexis Bidet, Director of Honda’s Automotive Division
This partnership is a proud addition to Honda’s longstanding commitment to motorsport and innovation.
“We are thrilled about this partnership with Honda France. Honda has been involved in motorsport for decades with a prestigious history and continues to prove its prowess today.
We share the same values of performance, reliability, and excellence! Exciting projects lie ahead, and this partnership marks a significant first step.
I thank my team and Honda for this collaboration.”
— Sébastien Philipe, ART Grand Prix4o
