Honda to make F1 return with Aston Martin in 2026

Honda also announced that they will not be supplying power units to "any other parties" apart from Aston Martin from 2026 onwards.

Honda has announced a full-scale return to Formula 1 as a works power unit supplier to the Aston Martin Cognizant F1 team. The Japanese manufacturer will re-enter the sport in the 2026 season when the new engine regulations come into effect.

Honda stated that its quick decision to return to Formula 1 was due to the sports sustainability ambitions for the future. With F1 aiming to be net carbon zero by 2030, the sport will switch to sustainable fuels from 2026 while the new power units will also be boosted by a greater proportion of electrical power.

Honda announced its exit from the sport in 2020 and officially withdrew from F1 at the end of the 2021 season. The Japanese manufacturer currently has a supply deal with Red Bull, which will continue till the end of the 2025 season. Red Bull went their own way with their own in-house power unit division and a new partnership with Ford from the 2026 season.

The Silverstone-based F1 team, now Aston Martin, on the other hand, has been powered by Mercedes engines since 2009. Mercedes will continue powering Aston Martin till the end of the 2025 season, while also supplying them with the gearbox and rear suspension.

Honda also announced that they will not be supplying power units to "any other parties" apart from Aston Martin from 2026 onwards.

Source: F1