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FIA talks ‘on hold’ as F1 boss issues 2026 update
Honda F1 boss Koji Watanabe issued an update on their position in the sport post FIA discussions on future regulations, mentioning the potential use of V10 engines running on sustainable fuels in the future. The engines are projected to have a 50/50 split between electrical power and internal combustion by 2026, aligning with sustainability goals and attracting manufacturers like Audi and Honda to F1. FIA announced no return to V10s before 2029, emphasizing sustainability in future regulations. Watanabe highlighted ongoing discussions and Honda’s commitment to F1’s pinnacle status and sustainability, advocating for electrification’s importance in a sustainable future.
Regarding Honda’s future in F1, they will end ties with Red Bull in 2025 and supply power units to Aston Martin from 2026, with Red Bull partnering with Ford for their own power units. Honda will not assist Red Bull if their power unit operations are not prepared by 2026, as per Watanabe. Testing with Aston Martin has already commenced in Britain, as confirmed by the Honda chief. Discussions on future power units are paused, but expected to resume based on FIA’s sustainability goals, aligning with Honda’s vision for F1.
