Honda has revealed the date for the presentation of its Formula 1 engine: the new power unit will be unveiled on January 20, 2026, at an event in Tokyo.
Honda will remain in Formula 1 as Aston Martin’s factory partner despite Red Bull’s departure next year. The Japanese manufacturer has now revealed when the new power unit for the 2026 season will be unveiled: the presentation will take place on January 20, 2026, at an event in Tokyo.
The presentation of the new Formula 1 engine, which will be livestreamed on YouTube, will be attended by Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe, Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll, and Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
“This is the Japanese brand’s first power unit under the drastically reformed regulations, which stipulate a 50 percent combustion engine power and 50 percent electric power split,” according to an official statement from Honda.
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“At this event, we will share the goals of Honda and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team as we take on the challenge of competing in Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsports. We will also explain the new regulations and introduce our new power unit for the coming season.“
He continued: ”2026 marks the beginning of a new era for Honda in Formula 1, having first entered the sport in 1964. Since then, Honda has established itself as one of the most successful power unit manufacturers in the history of the sport.”
Until now, Honda has been Red Bull’s engine supplier. In the future, however, the Milton Keynes-based team will use its own Red Bull Powertrains in collaboration with Ford. That is why the Japanese manufacturer has now entered into an exclusive partnership with Aston Martin.
The Formula 1 team, which will continue to compete in 2026 with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, has high hopes for the future, and not just because of the collaboration with Honda: technical genius Adrian Newey will become the new team principal of the British racing team next year.