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PHOTOGRAPH. Honda unveils first engine since returning to F1
Aston Martin and Honda officially launched their Formula 1 factory partnership at an event in Tokyo where the Japanese manufacturer’s new power unit, the RA626H, was unveiled.
Honda continued to support Red Bull technically after officially leaving Formula 1 in 2021, and will fully return in 2026 as Aston Martin’s official partner in the new era of the championship, where the electric motor and internal combustion engine share energy 50/50. This makes Aston Martin an official works team; whereas before the team was just a client team.
Preparations for the season were carried out with the participation of Aston Martin’s key partners and under the supervision of the team’s chief strategist Andy Cowell. The RA626H is designed to meet new regulatory requirements by providing maximum reliability and performance in the new environment.
Everything is ready for 26.@AstonMartinF1 | @Honda | @HondaJP_Live | @HondaRacing_US | @HondaRacingGLB #F1 #POWEREDByHonda pic.twitter.com/SlN75Nz4Ll
— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) January 20, 2026
Source: Sport UA
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