Honda Formula 1 2026

Honda Formula 1 2026 – Today announced plans to participate in the fia *1 formula one world championship (f1) from the 2026 season as a power unit supplier. Honda has agreed to enter into a works partnership with the aston martin aramco cognizant formula one® team to supply power units compliant with the new f1 power unit regulations which will take effect in the. With new regulations looming, the japanese powerhouse is opting to refine its engine until the very last moment. A degree of mystery surrounds the works formula 1 engine honda is building for aston martin in 2026.

The company officially pulled out of f1 at the end of 2021 but its engines are still used. Revised aerodynamic regulations will work in tandem with new power unit rules, which include increased battery power and the use of 100% sustainable fuels. Honda plans to push back its fia homologation process until just before the 2026 formula 1 season as it aims to develop its v6 turbo hybrid engine until the very last moment. Formula 1's governing body the fia has unveiled the agile, competitive, safer and more sustainable set of regulations that will define the sport from 2026 and beyond.

The japanese manufacturer's priority right now is to concentrate on achieving carbon neutrality with their mass production road cars but watanabe says, once we can realise that we can achieve this, we can consider f1. Honda, through its honda racing corporation subsidiary,. The 2026 fia formula one world championship is a planned motor racing championship for formula one cars which will be the 77th running of the formula one world championship.

Honda is to return to formula 1 in a formal capacity in 2026 as engine partner for the aston martin team. It is recognised by the fédération internationale de l’automobile.

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