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Honda USA to contribute to 2026 F1 power unit for Aston Martin
Starting from today, the Honda Performance Development (HPD) has been renamed Honda Racing Corporation USA, as announced in September, to demonstrate closer ties with HRC Japan. As part of this change, the HRC US will have a more involved role in the company’s global racing programs, including F1 power unit development and race support starting in 2026. The US arm’s contributions to the F1 project will need to adhere to the FIA’s power unit financial regulations and the new spec engines introduced this year. HPD, created in 1993 by American Honda Motor Co Inc, has achieved significant success in Indycar, winning 15 Indy 500 races and 13 drivers’ championships. HRC US President David Salters expressed excitement and humility in being a part of this new racing adventure, emphasizing Honda’s exceptional racing heritage and the power of dreams in bringing the companies and people together. HRC Japan President Koji Watanabe stressed the benefits of uniting Honda motorsports globally and building a stronger team of race engineers.
