Aston Martin and Honda Launch 2026 F1 Partnership

In Tokyo, Aston Martin and Honda formally launched their long-awaited works partnership for the 2026 Formula One season on Tuesday, marking a pivotal step as the sport prepares for sweeping regulatory changes. Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll, Honda President Toshihiro Mibe, and Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali joined forces at the event to unveil the RA626H power unit, which will power Aston Martin's AMR26 car starting next year.

The collaboration ends Aston Martin's reliance on Mercedes engines, which the Silverstone-based team has used since entering Formula One as a works outfit in 2021. Honda, returning as a full works supplier after concluding its customer deal with Red Bull, will integrate its power unit design directly with Aston Martin's chassis development. This unified approach aims to optimize performance under the 2026 rules, which introduce sustainable fuels, a 50-50 split between electric and combustion power, and enhanced hybrid efficiency without sacrificing speed.

Stroll emphasized the partnership's transformative potential during the presentation. "Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team and Honda share many values, and those values have brought...