BREAKING NEWS: RED BULL WITH USE HONDA ENGINES FROM 2019 SEASON.

Red Bull will split with Renault at the end of this season and use Honda engines for the next two years.

The change will see an end to the 12 year relationship the two companies have had, which during this time saw the Austrian team win 4 world titles in a row.

Team principal Christian Horner said: "This multi-year agreement with Honda signals the start of an exciting new phase in Red Bull Racing's efforts to compete not just for grand prix wins but for what is always our goal - championship titles. We have always taken decisions such as this dispassionately and with only one criteria in mind - do we believe the outcome will allow us to compete at a higher level? After careful consideration and evaluation, we are certain this partnership with Honda is the right direction for the team."

Honda will supply engines to both Red Bull teams from next year, after starting a supply deal with junior team Toro Rosso this season.

Honda president Takahiro Hachigo said: "Having two teams means we can access twice as much data as previously. We believe that working with both Toro Rosso and Red Bull Racing will allow us to get closer to our goal of winning races and championships, building two strong partnerships.

"Discussions proceeded very quickly, thanks to Red Bull's open and respectful attitude towards Honda, leading to a deal that is fair and equitable for all parties."

Red Bull think Honda are the better long term bet, even though we have seen what this has done to McLaren. Renault engines are expensive, especially as they run their own team in the sport. Is this a wise move for Red Bull?

Upgrades in Canada has shown now that the Honda engine and the Renault power unit are now directly comparable in power output now and it is the chassis and aerodynamic capabilities of the car that provide the results.

Red Bull have been continuously frustrated with the relationship with Renault, but when asked about what he thinks on the decision, Horner said this: "We have sometimes had our differences but Renault has always worked tirelessly and to the best of its ability to provide us with a competitive power unit. That is still the case today and we would like to thank the Renault team, and particularly the guys in our garage at every race, for their unstinting commitment and we look forward to ending our partnership on a high come the end of this season. Our focus for the rest of this year is still very much on delivering the best results possible in the 2018 championship."

What are your thoughts on this? Will Red Bull Honda be a force to be reckoned with or fall back down the grid? Let me know in the comments!