Will Honda attack the F1 world title with Aston Martin in 2026? It won’t be because of lust…

Honda has now been used as a world champion. Not only in MOTO GP, but also in the top class of motorsport. Of Max Verstappen Red Bull’s Japanese engine suppliers did very well. However, the successful partnership between Honda and Red Bull is coming to an end, because the Japanese will enter into an alliance with Aston Martin from 2026. But that has not reduced their ambition. HRC President Koji Watanabe clearly explains their goal: “Become F1 world champion from 2026! We know it will be very difficult and that it is not that easy, but we need charities to do our best together with Aston Martin.”

Photo: Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team

Passion and desire
However, desire must also be matched by reality. In this case, it means that Honda must compete with established manufacturers such as Ferrari and Mercedes. That’s not easy, instead, it will take time before the Honda-Aston Martin combination is successful: “It’s not easy,” Watanabe added. “Maybe we’re missing something at the moment, but we have to tell ourselves what’s missing. What Honda is missing from Aston Martin’s perspective and what Aston Martin is missing. It’s an honest conversation about being a top team together. Honda was very pleased with Mr. . Stroll with a strong leadership to fight for the title in 2026.”

Now for the performance…
So the desire of Lawrence Stroll was the main reason for this Honda to partner with Aston Martin to get inside. “They invested a lot of money to build the Silverstone factory. We visited them to see the factory under construction. We had several meetings with Martin Whitmarsh and Mike Krack, and then with the management team. They are very open and the whole team works in one direction, everyone is on the same page! That is a very good image for us,” says Koji Watanabe. The two parties have given their yes based on both their desires. Now for the performance…

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