Honda & Aston Martin: Honda’s 2026 Formula 1 Works Return
Honda & Aston Martin: Honda’s 2026 Formula 1 Works Return
Honda is back as a works F1 engine maker with Aston Martin in 2026, with the all-new RA626H. Here is what the partnership means.
In 2026, Honda made a full works return to Formula 1 as engine partner to the Aston Martin Aramco team, ending Aston’s Mercedes era. Honda built an all-new power unit, the RA626H, for F1’s new engine rules. The partnership’s opening season has been tough — but it marks Honda’s return as an independent works force. (Status as of June 2026.)
1. A works return
Honda back at the top table.
From 2026, Honda supplies power units to Aston Martin as a full works partner, the team’s first season as a works outfit after years with Mercedes engines.1 Honda runs the programme through its Honda Racing Corporation arm, independent of its former Red Bull ties.1
2. The RA626H
A new engine for new rules.
Honda built the RA626H, its first unit for F1’s 2026 regulations — a simplified hybrid with more electrical power, running on advanced sustainable fuel.1
3. A rocky start
Early-season pain.
The new partnership has had a difficult start to 2026, with reliability and vibration issues leaving the cars off the pace.1 ⚠ Form changes through a season; check current standings for the latest.
4. Why it matters
Honda’s next F1 chapter.
For Japanese fans, it is a major moment: Honda back as a named works engine maker, extending a storied F1 history covered in our guide to Honda in Formula 1.
Frequently asked questions
When did Honda partner Aston Martin?
From the 2026 season, as a full works engine partner.
What is the Honda 2026 engine called?
The RA626H, built for F1’s new 2026 engine regulations.
How has the partnership started?
It has had a difficult start to 2026, with reliability and vibration issues (as of June 2026).
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Sources & notes
- Honda full works return with Aston Martin from 2026 (ex-Mercedes); RA626H power unit for 2026 rules (simplified hybrid, sustainable fuel); run via Honda Racing Corporation; difficult start to 2026. Sky Sports; PlanetF1.
A guide dated 21 June 2026. No copyrighted material is reproduced.
📅 更新履歴
| 日付 | 変更内容 |
|---|---|
| 2026年6月22日 | 初回公開 |
✅ ファクト再検証
最終検証日：2026年6月22日
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