When we set out to create our first Formula One car, the RA271, our engineers designed something that could only have been brought to life by dreamers. Constructed entirely by Honda, the car housed a revolutionary 1.5-liter V-12 engine. At the time, this was surprising, as V-8s dominated the paddock. The V-12 would be one of many things that led us to victory during the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix.
After a series of challenges with the RA271, our upgraded car, the RA272, paved the way to a new era of F1 racing. With Richie Ginther behind the wheel, our 1965 Mexican GP victory marked the first win by a Japanese team and automobile. The win would also mark the first of many victories to date for Honda.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – OCTOBER 26: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing drives the Honda RA272 on track prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Colin McMaster/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool
At this year’s Mexican GP, Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda took the original 1965 RA272 on a monumental demonstration run to commemorate the 60th anniversary of our first win. This moment of recognition served as a powerful reminder that Honda is dedicated to refining its technology to deliver excitement and embrace the dreams of motorsports fans everywhere.
To celebrate our legacy, we launched a premium line of apparel and collectibles. You can now own one of 30 1:8-scale or one of 300 1:18-scale museum-quality replicas of the original race car that led us to victory, made by Amalgam Collection. This limited release offers you a chance to own a piece of racing history that reflects Honda’s relentless drive to push boundaries and fuel the dreams of motorsports fans for years to come.
Our 60th anniversary commemorative apparel is crafted with the same spirit. Expertly made T-shirts, along with signature polos and hoodies made with a cashmere wool blend, offer a tailored fit with an embroidered Honda RA272 on the chest. You’ll want to wear these new pieces year-round, because they’re more than just merch, they’re part of racing history.
