Honda has released a statement thanking Rob Huff for his contributions to its campaign during the 2016 World Touring Car Championship season, after it was today confirmed that the Brit was moving to Münnich Motorsport.
Huff raced a Honda Civic for just the one season in the end, taking victory in his first race for the team in France. The Brit didn’t stand on the top step of the podium for the rest of the year, however, eventually finishing sixth overall in the drivers’ championship.
In 2017 Huff will race a title-winning Citroën C-Elysée after inking a deal to return to the German ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport team.
Honda’s statement thanked the 2012 champion for his contribution to the team, alongside his two team-mates.
“Today (January 20), we can confirm that the partnership between Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team and Rob Huff had come to an end.
“We would like to thank Rob for his contribution to the team in 2016. During the winter of 2015/16, we underwent a significant restructure as part of the plan to increase the competitiveness of the Civic WTCC. Undoubtedly, this was successful, as proven by Rob’s Honda debut win at Circuit Paul Ricard and the performances that he, Tiago Monteiro and Norbert Michelisz produced over the season.
“Unfortunately, it has not been possible to extend the partnership with Rob into 2017 and we would like to wish him the very best of luck for the rest of his career.
“Our line-up for the upcoming season will be announced on Monday 23 January.”