Honda junior driver looking to make the step to F1

With Red Bull’s engine reliability better than in recent years, Honda’s influence on Formula One is ever increasing once again, and that could pave the way for Honda junior drivers to make their way into F1.

One of the most likely to achieve this is 25 year old Japanese driver Nobuharu Matsushita, who is currently racing in Formula 2 for Carlin, Lando Norris’ former team.

Matsushita has had a tough start to the season, but came second in the feature race in Monaco and has impressed many with his driving style.

With Pierre Gasly’s struggles and Toro Rosso having difficulty finding drivers for their team last year, Honda could be the ones to supply a driver.

Matsushita is quoted by FormulaPassion.it as saying: “I’m still dreaming of Formula 1 and getting a seat there.