{"id":60778,"date":"2026-01-20T19:28:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/?p=60778"},"modified":"2026-01-20T19:28:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:28:46","slug":"aston-martin-and-honda-ignite-a-new-works-era-in-formula-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/aston-martin-and-honda-ignite-a-new-works-era-in-formula-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Martin and Honda Ignite a New Works Era in Formula 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/aston-martin-and-honda-ignite-a-new-works-era-in-formula-1\/#A-Partnership-Built-for-the-Long-Term\" >A Partnership Built for the Long Term<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/aston-martin-and-honda-ignite-a-new-works-era-in-formula-1\/#Shared-Values-Shared-Ambition\" >Shared Values, Shared Ambition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/aston-martin-and-honda-ignite-a-new-works-era-in-formula-1\/#Hondas-Vision-for-Formula-1s-Next-Chapter\" >Honda\u2019s Vision for Formula 1\u2019s Next Chapter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/aston-martin-and-honda-ignite-a-new-works-era-in-formula-1\/#A-New-Symbol-for-a-New-Era\" >A New Symbol for a New Era<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/aston-martin-and-honda-ignite-a-new-works-era-in-formula-1\/#Eyes-on-2026\" >Eyes on 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Under the bright lights of Tokyo, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team and Honda formally marked the beginning of one of Formula 1\u2019s most anticipated alliances a full works partnership that signals intent, ambition, and a decisive step towards the sport\u2019s next era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch event brought together key figures from both organisations, with Aston Martin Aramco Executive Chairman <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/koelsystemen-in-de-formule-1-hoe-verschillen-ze-van-gewone-autos\/\" title=\"Koelsystemen in de Formule 1: Hoe verschillen ze van gewone auto\u2019s?\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"5756\">Lawrence Stroll<\/a> joined on stage by Honda Motor Co. President and Representative Executive Officer Toshihiro Mibe. Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali was also present, underlining the wider significance of the moment as the championship accelerates toward its transformative 2026 regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A-Partnership-Built-for-the-Long-Term\"><\/span>A Partnership Built for the Long Term<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1000041334.jpg\" alt=\"1000041334\" class=\"wp-image-60780\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1000041334.jpg 900w, https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1000041334-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the 2026 season, Honda will supply Aston Martin Aramco with power units as a works partner, a defining milestone in the Silverstone-based team\u2019s long-term ambition to compete for World Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership has been forged well ahead of the new regulations, with Aston Martin Aramco and Honda working in close alignment alongside strategic partners Aramco and Valvoline. Overseeing the process has been Chief Strategy Officer Andy Cowell, whose technical leadership has helped shape one of the most closely integrated programmes on the 2026 grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shared-Values-Shared-Ambition\"><\/span>Shared Values, Shared Ambition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking in Tokyo, Lawrence Stroll emphasised the alignment of vision that brought the two marques together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI am delighted to celebrate the start of our partnership with Honda here in Tokyo,\u201d Stroll said. \u201cAston Martin Aramco and Honda share many values, and those values have brought us together for 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe strength of collaboration between the AMR Technology Campus at Silverstone and HRC in Sakura demonstrates the depth of our partnership. We are confident we now have all the elements required to fight for victory in the future, and we have tremendous faith in Honda\u2019s power unit and the engineers behind it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur journey won\u2019t always be easy challenges inevitably lie ahead, but winning is what drives both companies forward. Together, we look forward to many successful years.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hondas-Vision-for-Formula-1s-Next-Chapter\"><\/span>Honda\u2019s Vision for Formula 1\u2019s Next Chapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe used his keynote address to reaffirm the company\u2019s enduring connection to Formula 1 and its founding philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cHonda\u2019s participation in Formula 1, the pinnacle of automobile racing embodies the spirit of our founder, Soichiro Honda,\u201d Mibe said. \u201cHe inspired our engineers to commit to becoming number one in the world and to take on the most difficult challenges.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIn 2026, Formula 1 will undergo a major regulatory transformation across both chassis and power units. Honda sees F1 as a symbol of challenge and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of Honda\u2019s 2026 campaign is the RA626H power unit, developed by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) to meet the demands of the new era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cStriving to be number one in the world, Honda will continue to take on challenges together with Aston Martin Aramco,\u201d Mibe added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A-New-Symbol-for-a-New-Era\"><\/span>A New Symbol for a New Era<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1000041333.jpg\" alt=\"1000041333\" class=\"wp-image-60779\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1000041333.jpg 900w, https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1000041333-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tokyo event also marked the unveiling of Honda\u2019s refreshed \u2018H\u2019 mark, a redesigned emblem adopted as the new symbol of its automobile business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis new \u2018H\u2019 mark represents the transformation of Honda\u2019s automobile business,\u201d Mibe explained. \u201cIt is an important moment for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eyes-on-2026\"><\/span>Eyes on 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston Martin Aramco will formally launch its 2026 campaign on 9 February, setting the stage for the new partnership ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on 8 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Formula 1 prepares for its most significant technical reset in a generation, the Aston Martin\u2013Honda alliance stands as a statement of intent one rooted in heritage, innovation, and a shared determination to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/f1chronicle.com\/come-il-viaggio-influisce-sulle-squadre-di-f1\/\">F1 news<\/a>&nbsp;to tech, history to opinions,&nbsp;<strong>F1 Chronicle has a free Substack<\/strong>. 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