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Honda to join forces with Aston Martin in 2026 for F1 return

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Honda is returning to F1 and they're going to be partnering with Aston Martin. According to reports Honda will not just be a technical partner with Aston Martin.


Lawrence Stroll is a wealthy man – but above all else, an ambitious entrepreneur. His arrival in Formula 1 rescued the struggling Force India team from the bring, transforming it first into Racing Point and finally into Aston Martin.

The Canadian businessman has given life to a project which, in the long run, could represent a significant and consistent challenge to the likes of Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull. The aim is clear – to become a true Top Team.

In line with this ambition, an announcement confirming Aston Martin will be powered by Honda from 2026 is expected in a few hours. The Japanese giant will return to the F1 Circus, and not just as a technical partner.

Aston Martin: the leap in quality with the Red Bull men waiting for the infrastructure
Stroll Sr.’s ambition and economic firepower have brought important names to Aston Martin, many of whom are already contributing to the team’s early success. Among these key figures is the Italian Luca Furbatto, who arrived from Alfa Romeo.
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I just saw its official


I bet Alonso is having nightmares about his time with McLaren.. ha.
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Interesting video here that gives a full overview of the history and a lot of other details. Impressive that 2026 will see 6 different engine manufacturers in F1.

I just saw its official


I bet Alonso is having nightmares about his time with McLaren.. ha.
When they parted ways with Red Bull I thought for sure that'd be it with Honda. I wonder how this deal with Aston Martin came to be.
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I think Honda's new CEO wanted back in to F1, but by that time RedBull was already too deep on its own. Plus, when you've been burned by a brand... why go back.

The rumors I'm seeing are all pointing to Yuki going to Aston Martin with this Honda connection.

Yuki and Lance isn't a super strong combo though. (I can't see Alonso still around in 3 years). I wonder if Lance will eventually get bumped....
I think Honda's new CEO wanted back in to F1, but by that time RedBull was already too deep on its own. Plus, when you've been burned by a brand... why go back.

The rumors I'm seeing are all pointing to Yuki going to Aston Martin with this Honda connection.

Yuki and Lance isn't a super strong combo though. (I can't see Alonso still around in 3 years). I wonder if Lance will eventually get bumped....
If Stroll wasn't the son of the owner of the team I think he would've been bounced from F1 already. I haven't really been impressed with him. Yuki and Alonso is much more appealing.
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