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Aston Martin CEO and Team Principal Andy Cowell has been “impressed” by the outfit’s incoming F1 engine partner Honda, calling the Japanese marque “hugely capable”.
Andy Cowell, the former head of Mercedes High Performance Powertrains, is now the CEO and Team Principal at Aston Martin, overseeing their transition to becoming a works team with Honda engines in 2026. Despite the challenges of developing the 2026 powertrain, Cowell has praised Honda’s track record and capabilities in Formula 1. He has visited Honda in Japan and is impressed with their ambition and facilities. Cowell’s experience at Mercedes HPP will be crucial in bridging communication between Honda and Aston Martin, as well as integrating fuel supplier Aramco and lubricants partner Valvoline to create a more efficient racing car. The next year will be pivotal for Aston Martin and Honda as they adapt to new regulations and work on homologating the 2026 powertrain for increased performance.
