F1, Honda explains reasons for partnership with Aston Martin from 2026

F1, Honda explains reasons for partnership with Aston Martin

On en.motorsport.com, Koji Watanabe, president of Honda Racing Corporation, explained the reasons why the Japanese giant chose Aston Martin as the Formula 1 team to supply its engines, or rather, its power units, to starting in 2026.

“In November last year we registered as a power unit supplier for 2026, and after that we had discussions with several teams for the future. Aston Martin has been one of those teams.”

“There were several meetings and we agreed that Aston Martin has the greatest passion to aim for the title. I had the honor of physically visiting the factory and seeing that they were making investments on various fronts, including personnel, and that they were making steady progress.”

“They also gave us a high rating for our capabilities in building Power Units, so it’s not just that Aston Martin needs us. We really wanted to work together with them. And that’s why we chose Aston Martin.”