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Teams will need “drastic steps” on chassis to suit 2026 power units – Krack
2026 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack says he shares Christian Horner’s concerns over the 2026 power unit regulations.
F1’s growing popularity in America a factor in Honda’s 2026 return
Formula 1
Posted onF1’s increasing popularity in North America contributed to Honda’s decision to return to the world championship, the brand has revealed.
Honda had “harsh feedback” over its split from Red Bull. Were the critics right?
Formula 1
Posted onHonda’s CEO said the company had “harsh feedback” over its decision to split from Red Bull. Does their sudden U-turn show the critics were right all along?
Why did Honda leave F1, then return – and has it lost ground in the meantime?
2023 F1 season
Posted onWhy is Honda returning to Formula 1 a year and a half after it left, and will its brief absence hurt its chances in the 2026 development race?
Honda are open to reuniting with Alonso, 11 years after his ‘GP2 engine’ remark
2026 F1 season
Posted onHonda said they are prepared to reunite with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso after announcing a deal to supply the team’s engines from 2026.
Official: Honda to power Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team from 2026
2026 F1 season
Posted onHonda has confirmed it will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as power unit manufacturer, supplying engines to current Mercedes customer Aston Martin.
Honda acknowledge “clear advantage” in power unit’s MGU-K performance
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Honda acknowledge “clear advantage” in power unit’s MGU-K performance • Sargeant eager for test debut • Mercedes sign karter
Losing Red Bull to Ford not a “failure” for Honda
2023 F1 season
Posted onHonda does not believe it has missed an opportunity after champions Red Bull confirmed they will switch to Ford power units in 2026.
“Curious” Honda not committed to F1 return yet after “multiple teams” show interest
2023 F1 season
Posted on“Multiple teams” approached Honda about using the power units they have expressed interest in producing for 2026.
FIA confirms Ford and Honda among six engine manufacturers signed up for 2026
2026 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed six engine manufacturers have signed up to produce power units for the forthcoming set of regulations which will arrive in 2026.
Honda Racing Corporation registers to enter F1 as power unit manufacturer in 2026
2022 F1 season
Posted onHonda Racing Corporation, which has a technical partnership with Red Bull, has registered with the FIA to enter the 2026 Formula 1 season as a power unit supplier.
Honda logos return to Red Bull’s two teams for rest of F1 season
2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onHonda’s logos will reappear on Red Bull and AlphaTauri’s cars for the rest of 2022, starting with this weekend’s Japanese GP at Suzuka
Will cost cap row overshadow Verstappen’s coronation? Five Japanese GP talking points
2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onThe row over Formula 1’s budget cap may dominate a weekend when Max Verstappen can clinch his second world championship.
Honda engines have won more than half of F1 races since company announced exit
2022 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onHonda’s engines have won more than half of the Formula 1 races which have been held since the manufacturer announced its plans to leave the series.
Canada retirement “very costly in championship fight” Perez
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez says his retirement in the Canadian Grand Prix “hurts a lot” as it has cost him in the championship fight.
Tsunoda to start last, Leclerc avoids penalty after engine parts changes
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda will start the Canadian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after incurring penalties for exceeding his allocation of power unit parts.
Honda returns as title sponsor for Japanese Grand Prix
2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onHonda will again sponsor the Japanese Grand Prix, held at the company’s Suzuka track, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Honda’s “never give up” path from embarrassment to champions in fourth F1 stint
2021 F1 season review
Posted onHonda’s fourth and possibly final spell as a Formula 1 manufacturer ended in a triumph which looked unlikely when it struggled on its return to the sport in 2015.
Will F1’s stewards face the toughest call of all? Five Abu Dhabi GP talking points
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onWill a gripping year of racing between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton come to a spectacular conclusion at Yas Marina – or does yet more controversy lie in store?