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Honda will launch its 2026 F1 power unit in Tokyo at the start of next year, in an event which it says its partnership with Aston Martin will be “kickstarted”.
Honda will present its 2026 Formula 1 power unit in Tokyo in early next year to kickstart its partnership with Aston Martin. The Japanese brand is coming back to F1 after a four-year hiatus, previously supplying Red Bull with engines. Starting next year, Honda will exclusively supply engines to Aston Martin, as they part ways with Mercedes to collaborate on a car designed by Adrian Newey. The event is scheduled for January 20 at 1pm local time, 4am UK time, sparking excitement for their F1 return. The presentation will include details on the new power unit and regulations for the upcoming season. Speaker lineup features Honda’s CEO Toshihiro Mibe, Aston Martin’s Chairman Lawrence Stroll, and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Honda has already teased fans with an audio release of their 2026 engine on social media.
