The launch of the 2026 F1 power unit will be streamed live via the Honda YouTube channel, which can be seen below. After parting ways with Red Bull at the end of the 2025 F1 season, Honda partnered with Aston Martin.

Honda has launched its 2026 power unit at an event in Tokyo as it prepares for its first season supplying Aston Martin in Formula 1.

While engine performance across manufacturers has largely been balanced in recent years, the 2026 changes could deliver significant, potentially decisive gains. In 2014, when F1 first introduced hybrid engines, Mercedes emerged with by far the best, setting it on course for eight consecutive world championship wins through to 2021.

Honda has kicked off its new partnership with Aston Martin by launching its 2026 power unit during an event in Tokyo.

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Honda has unveiled its new power unit ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, which marks a new partnership with Aston Martin for the brand. The RA626H powertrain will feature on the upcoming AMR26 and was designed according to F1’s new engine regulations, which places greater emphasis on electric energy.

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Honda have showcased their brand new 2026 power unit which Aston Martin will use in this season's Formula 1 world championship.

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