The Formula 1 grid will undergo a shake-up for the engine regulation change in 2026, with Honda departing Red Bull Powertrains and joining Aston Martin

Aston Martin F1 car

It may be more than two seasons away, but Formula 1 teams are preparing for the revised 2026 powertrain regulations that will mark the biggest shift since turbo V6 hybrid engines were introduced in 2014. To support its bid to move up the grid – which it has done so impressively in 2023 – Aston Martin will adopt Honda powertrains to become a works team, ending its supply agreement with Mercedes.

The news comes following Red Bull’s recently announced partnership with Ford, which will assist the F1 team’s powertrain department in developing a next-generation power unit for 2026. Red Bull Powertrains currently operates in collaboration with Honda, but having failed to reach a deal beyond 2025, the Japanese firm will join Aston Martin.

Aston Martin has made great strides this year under Lawrence Stroll’s ownership and technical direction from former Red Bull aerodynamicist Dan Fallows, with the opportunity to grow further as a works team with Honda. Aston Martin will now have input on the packaging and layout of the 2026 powertrain to coincide with its car design philosophy – until 2026, the team will use componentry from Mercedes, including the Brackley team’s power unit, gearbox and rear suspension.

The Honda deal could also spark a future move for Yuki Tsunoda in 2026, whose fine 2023 form may have caught the attention of Aston Martin – the prospect of a Japanese driver racing under the Honda banner could offer huge marketing potential. Speaking on the announcement, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said: ‘Honda is a company that has a history of growing by taking on challenges and winning world-class races. With the new 2026 regulations, the key for winning will be a compact, lightweight, and high-power electric motor with a high-performance battery capable of handling high and swift power output, as well as the energy management technology’.

The new power units will continue to generate more than 1000bhp, but with an enhanced electrical element and improved efficiency. The kinetic motor generator unit will offer nearly triple the output of the current component, enabled by stronger energy recuperation under braking. The combustion engines will be compact 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 units as before, but they will use 30 per cent less fuel over a race distance, and the fuel itself will be fossil-free and supplied by Aramco.

The new regulations have already drawn the likes of Audi into Formula 1, which will use the new regulations as a reset to hit the ground running as an engine supplier and title sponsor for Sauber in 2026.

Keyword: Aston Martin F1 team announces Honda engine partnership from 2026

CAR'S NEWS RELATED

Fernando Alonso: Fifth for Aston Martin “hurts a little bit” as “we’re better than that”

Fernando Alonso feels Aston Martin deserved better than fifth in the constructors’ championship in 2023. McLaren secured fourth in the constructors’ championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Alonso only managed seventh, behind the two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. It still marks a big improvement ...

View more: Fernando Alonso: Fifth for Aston Martin “hurts a little bit” as “we’re better than that”

MotoGP: Luca Marini signs two-year deal with Repsol Honda

Luca Marini has signed for Repsol Honda Repsol Honda have confirmed that Luca Marini has joined the team on a two-year deal following his departure from the Mooney VR46 Racing Ducati team. The Italian has enjoyed his best premier class campaign to date in 2022, securing two Grand Prix ...

View more: MotoGP: Luca Marini signs two-year deal with Repsol Honda

Honda announces Marini on two-year MotoGP deal

The Honda MotoGP outfit has finally announced that Luca Marini will join the marque on a two-year deal covering the 2024 and ’25 campaigns. The Italian’s impending switch to the Japanese manufacturer for his fourth season in the premier class has been an open secret for the past couple ...

View more: Honda announces Marini on two-year MotoGP deal

Valencia MotoGP: Luca Marini signs... Will Valentino Rossi finally get his 500cc Honda?

With younger brother Luca Marini now confirmed as joining HRC in place of Marc Marquez next season, perhaps a #46 NSR500 will finally be heading to Tavullia in the near future. Valentino Rossi dominated the 2002 and 2003 seasons as a Repsol Honda rider, before leaving under something of a ...

View more: Valencia MotoGP: Luca Marini signs... Will Valentino Rossi finally get his 500cc Honda?

Official: Luca Marini replaces Marc Marquez at Repsol Honda for MotoGP 2024

Repsol Honda has finally announced the signing of Luca Marini as Marc Marquez’s replacement for the 2024 MotoGP season. Marini, younger brother of former Repsol Honda world champion Valentino Rossi, joins the factory HRC team after spending three seasons in MotoGP at his brother’s VR46 Ducati squad. The Italian, ...

View more: Official: Luca Marini replaces Marc Marquez at Repsol Honda for MotoGP 2024

Owner's thoughts on his Elevate CVT's comfort, fuel efficiency & more

My family is also happy with the back seat comfort after bouncing in the Mahindra TUV300 for the last 6 years. BHPian dieselburner recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Got delivery of my ZX CVT lunar silver a week back. Initially, I got the Blue colour booked but the ...

View more: Owner's thoughts on his Elevate CVT's comfort, fuel efficiency & more

1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupé

Aston Martin owner David Brown’s acquisition of Lagonda in 1947 paved the way for the introduction of the DB2, utilizing Lagonda’s Willie Watson-designed, twin-overhead-camshaft, 2.6-litre six engine. Unveiled in April 1950, production began the following month, and the DB2 drew significant inspiration from the earlier Claude Hill-designed DB1. The DB2 ...

View more: 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupé

Before The Honda Prelude Returns, Here's A Classic Review Of The Fourth Gen

The Honda Prelude Concept has reignited interest in the historic nameplate. Let's see how the fourth-gen model stacks up against competitors in the early 1990s.

View more: Before The Honda Prelude Returns, Here's A Classic Review Of The Fourth Gen

Valencia MotoGP: Marc Marquez ‘is leaving his love, he gave a lot to Honda’

Check out this rugged off-road EV from ex-Jaguar, Aston Martin designer

Review: Test riding Honda’s Motocompacto electric scooter, aka the battery-powered suitcase

WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona calls new Honda ‘a big surprise, everything changed a lot’

Davide Brivio tipped to replace Alberto Puig as Repsol Honda team boss

2024 Honda CR-V incoming - Honda's next-generation 'benchmark' SUV open for booking

Lunaz Reveals Upcycled, Battery-Electric Aston Martin DB6 Concept

Valencia MotoGP: Luca Marini: Repsol Honda? “News will come soon”

Aston Martin Gearing to replace DBS with a V12 Supercar

Marc Marquez unveils special Honda tribute helmet for Valencia MotoGP

Aston Martin Wants To Keep The V12 Engine Alive

Lando Norris unfazed by Aston Martin challenge: “It’s about time they had a better race”

OTHER CAR NEWS

; Top List in the World https://www.pinterest.com/newstopcar/pins/
Top Best Sushi Restaurants in SeoulTop Best Caribbean HoneymoonsTop Most Beautiful Islands in PeruTop Best Outdoor Grill BrandsTop Best Global Seafood RestaurantsTop Foods to Boost Your Immune SystemTop Best Foods to Fight HemorrhoidsTop Foods That Pack More Potassium Than a BananaTop Best Healthy Foods to Gain Weight FastTop Best Cosmetic Brands in the U.STop Best Destinations for Food Lovers in EuropeTop Best Foods High in Vitamin ATop Best Foods to Lower Your Blood SugarTop Best Things to Do in LouisianaTop Best Cities to Visit in New YorkTop Best Makeup Addresses In PennsylvaniaTop Reasons to Visit NorwayTop Most Beautiful Islands In The WorldTop Best Law Universities in the WorldTop Richest Sportsmen In The WorldTop Biggest Aquariums In The WorldTop Best Peruvian Restaurants In MiamiTop Best Road Trips From MiamiTop Best Places to Visit in MarylandTop Best Places to Visit in North CarolinaTop Best Electric Cars For KidsTop Best Swedish Brands in The USTop Best Skincare Brands in AmericaTop Best American Lipstick BrandsTop Michelin-starred Restaurants in MiamiTop Best Secluded Getaways From MiamiTop Best Things To Do On A Rainy Day In MiamiTop Most Instagrammable Places In MiamiTop Interesting Facts about FlorenceTop Facts About The First Roman Emperor - AugustusTop Best Japanese FoodsTop Most Beautiful Historical Sites in IsraelTop Best Places To Visit In Holy SeeTop Best Hawaiian IslandsTop Reasons to Visit PortugalTop Best Hotels In L.A. With Free Wi-FiTop Best Scenic Drives in MiamiTop Best Vegan Restaurants in BerlinTop Most Interesting Attractions In WalesTop Health Benefits of a Vegan DietTop Best Thai Restaurant in Las VegasTop Most Beautiful Forests in SwitzerlandTop Best Global Universities in GermanyTop Most Beautiful Lakes in GuyanaTop Best Things To Do in IdahoTop Things to Know Before Traveling to North MacedoniaTop Best German Sunglasses BrandsTop Highest Mountains In FranceTop Biggest Hydroelectric Plants in AmericaTop Best Spa Hotels in NYCTop The World's Scariest BridgeTop Largest Hotels In AmericaTop Most Famous Festivals in JordanTop Best European Restaurants in MunichTop Best Japanese Hiking Boot BrandsTop Best Universities in PolandTop Best Tips for Surfing the Web Safely and AnonymouslyTop Most Valuable Football Clubs in EuropeTop Highest Mountains In ColombiaTop Real-Life Characters of Texas RisingTop Best Beaches in GuatelamaTop Things About DR Congo You Should KnowTop Best Korean Reality & Variety ShowsTop Best RockstarsTop Most Beautiful Waterfalls in GermanyTop Best Fountain Pen Ink BrandsTop Best European Restaurants in ChicagoTop Best Fighter Jets in the WorldTop Best Three-Wheel MotorcyclesTop Most Beautiful Lakes in ManitobaTop Best Dive Sites in VenezuelaTop Best Websites For Art StudentsTop Best Japanese Instant Noodle BrandsTop Best Comedy Manhwa (Webtoons)Top Best Japanese Sunglasses BrandsTop Most Expensive Air Jordan SneakersTop Health Benefits of CucumberTop Famous Universities in SwedenTop Most Popular Films Starring Jo Jung-sukTop Interesting Facts about CougarsTop Best Hospitals for Hip Replacement in the USATop Most Expensive DefendersTop Health Benefits of GooseberriesTop Health Benefits of ParsnipsTop Best Foods and Drinks in LondonTop Health Benefits of Rosehip TeaTop Best Air Fryers for Low-fat CookingTop Most Asked Teacher Interview Questions with AnswersTop Best Shopping Malls in ZurichTop The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens In L.A.Top Best Mexican Restaurants in Miami for Carb-loading rightTop Best Energy Companies in GermanyTop Best Garage HeatersTop Largest Banks in IrelandTop Leading Provider - Audit and Assurance In The USTop Best Jewelry Brands in IndiaTop Prettiest Streets in the UKTop Best Lakes to Visit in TunisiaTop Highest Mountains in Israel