Outgoing AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost has fond memories of rivals predicting little success from what proved to be a race-winning partnership with Honda.
Honda articles archive
‘It doesn’t matter if we start last’: How Red Bull’s junior team aided Honda’s leap forward
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s junior team played a crucial role in developing the Honda power units which helped make the senior squad champions again.
Red Bull coronation at Honda’s home track? Seven Japanese GP talking points
Formula 1
Posted onWill Red Bull strike back at Suzuka after Singapore disappointment? Here are the talking points for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Aston Martin’s pursuit of works Honda deal no reflection on Mercedes – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin’s pursuit of works Honda deal no reflection on Mercedes – Wolff • Sargeant still adjusting to F1 • No DRS change for Spanish GP
Horner: Red Bull wouldn’t have set up Powertrains had we expected Honda return
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull would “absolutely not” have started their own engine facility had they known current supplier Honda would return as a manufacturer in 2026.
Alonso sees “only benefits” to Aston Martin’s Honda deal
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says Aston Martin’s deal with Honda for 2026 is a “great sign” for the future of the team but believes they can fight for titles before then.
“A shame” Honda are leaving Red Bull for Aston Martin – Verstappen
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onWorld champion Max Verstappen says it is a “shame” Red Bull’s power unit manufacturers Honda will switch to Aston Martin in 2026.
“No reason” why Alonso won’t drive an Aston Martin-Honda in 2026 – Krack
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin team principal Mike Krack expects to see Fernando Alonso in one of their Honda-powered cars in the 2026 season.
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?
“We’re here to beat them”: Why Aston Martin is dropping Mercedes for Honda
2023 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin believe replacing customer Mercedes power units with works Honda motors offers the best chance of championship success.
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.
Why Red Bull-Ford? Why not Porsche? And what about Honda? Horner explains all
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s newly-announced deal to co-develop Formula 1 power units with Ford draws a line under months of speculation over its future plans involving three different manufacturers.
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.
De Vries takes number 21 and Honda name returns on FIA’s 2023 F1 entry list
2023 F1 season
Posted onNyck de Vries has chosen the race number 21 for his full-time Formula 1 debut with AlphaTauri next year.