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Honda has teased its new power unit ahead of its F1 return with Aston Martin, following its formal withdrawal at the end if the 2021 season.
“Honda has teased its new power unit ahead of its Formula 1 return with Aston Martin, following its formal withdrawal at the end of the 2021 season. Following winning the driver’s title with Max Verstappen at the final race of the 2021 season, Honda pulled out of the sport to the surprise of many in the paddock. However, Honda’s IP remained in the sport, with Red Bull utilizing the technology to power its championship-winning cars from 2022-2024. The Japanese manufacturer will now return with a full-works relationship with Aston Martin, similar to its previous partnership with Red Bull. With pre-season testing only weeks away, Honda has now revealed its new power unit ahead of its first run in Aston Martin’s 2026 challenger. Can Honda avoid a repeat of the 2015 debacle?”
