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Honda has officially launched its brand-new 2026 power unit with Aston Martin as F1 teams, and drivers prepare for a groundbreaking new era.
Honda has officially launched its brand-new 2026 power unit with Aston Martin as Formula 1 teams and drivers prepare for a groundbreaking new era. The partnership has been in the works since early 2023, and Aston Martin has made key changes, including securing Adrian Newey’s services to lead the team’s technical direction for the hybrid era. Honda and Aston Martin’s 2026 partnership was kicked off via a YouTube livestream, featuring Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe, Formula 1 President Stefano Domenicali, and Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll. The event unveiled Honda’s RA626H power unit, designed for F1’s regulation changes and showcasing Honda’s commitment to hybrid innovation in motorsports. Additionally, all cars using the RA626H power unit will display a refreshed “H” logo, marking the transformation of the Honda Racing Corporation with a focus on transferring learnings from F1 to road car programs. The collaboration sets ambitions for a successful debut season in Formula 1.
