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Honda is gearing up for a return to Formula 1 with the 2026 season with Aston Martin when new technical regulations will come into play.
Honda is moving closer to its Formula 1 return in 2026 by establishing a new base in the United Kingdom. They will reenter the sport in partnership with Aston Martin under new technical regulations. Honda’s new base in Bracknell will focus on post-race maintenance and logistics for their power units in Europe. This move follows their departure from Red Bull at the end of 2021. The establishment of HRC UK will support their partnership with Aston Martin’s F1 team as they gear up for the 2026 season. Honda plans to start recruiting engineers and technicians for the new base in the UK starting in Spring 2024.