Honda says it is targeting an assault on Formula 1's world championship in 2026, matching its ambition to that of Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll.
From 2026 Honda will move its works engine deal to Aston Martin, ending its successful association with Red Bull. Following Honda's initial decision to withdraw from F1, which led to Red Bull deciding to take its engines in-house and link up with Ford for 2026, the Japanese brand was forced to seek a new works partner when it reversed its exit decision.
That is an honest conversation to become a top-class team together.' Pressed further on what impressed Honda so much about Stroll's plans for Aston Martin, Watanabe pointed to the squad's state-of-the-art Silverstone facility as a key marker of just how serious the Canadian businessman was about realising his lofty goals. 'After we registered as a power unit supplier for 2026 some other teams contacted us as they were interested in working with Honda.
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