HONDA JOINS ASTON MARTIN F1 FROM 2026

Honda has confirmed that it will link up with the Aston Martin Formula 1 team as it returns to the grand prix grid as a powerplant provider in 2026.

Multiple title winners Honda returned to Formula 1 in an ill-fated partnership with McLaren in 2015. It then forged a successful relationship with Red Bull in 2019, powering Max Verstappen to the title in 2021 before announcing it was stepping back from the series, although it continued to assist the newly created Red Bull Powertrains division.

Honda says it has been brought back to the sport by F1’s stated desire to become carbon neutral from 2030 and beyond.

Toshihiro Mibe, the global CEO of Honda said, “One of the key reasons for our decision to take up the new challenge in F1 is that the world’s pinnacle form of racing is striving to become a sustainable racing series, which is in line with the direction Honda is aiming toward carbon neutrality, and it will become a platform which will facilitate the development of our electrification technologies.

“Honda and our new partner, the Aston Martin F1 Team, share the same sincere attitude and determination to win, so starting with the 2026 season, we will work together and strive for the championship title as Aston Martin Honda.”

Martin Whitmarsh, the group chief executive oŸcer of Aston Martin Performance Technologies, added, “The new 2026 F1 power unit regulations are a huge and important change but one which we are confident we can navigate successfully together. Jointly with our strategic partner Aramco, we can look forward to open collaboration towards a common goal. Our future works partnership with Honda is one of the last parts of the jigsaw puzzle slotting into place for Aston Martin’s ambitious plans in Formula One.”

Aston’s current engine manufacturer, Mercedes, will continue to supply the team with power units for the next few seasons.