Honda have confirmed they will have a say in Aston Martin’s F1 driver line ups from 2026.

The Japanese manufacturer will join forces with A൩stꦯon Martin in 2026 as their engine partner.

Honda have worked with Red Bull since 2019, playing an integral role in 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Max Verstappen’s four title triumphs.

They wi♛ll now work with Aston Martin, who look to become a world championship-winning team in the coming years.

Aston Martin have invඣested heavily with Lawrence Stroll at tꦇhe helm.

They’ve upgraded the🐓ir headquarters at Silverstone, while Adrian Newey spearheads their design team.

Regarding drivers,168澳洲5最新开奖结果: Fernando Alonso and 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Lance Stroll are contracted until the end of next year.

, Honda president Koji Watanabe confirmed they will have some influence on drivers at Aston Martin.

“The number of seats will be reduced. However, as fo𒆙r us, we will continue to voice our opinions as Honda in deciding the drive🌞rs for 2026 and beyond,” Watanabe said.

“Obvio൩usly the team has the final🔜 say in deciding which drivers join the team but the situation will be the same [as at Red Bull] where we will have our say.”

Speaking of Newey,✱ he added: “It is an honour to work together again with Newey at Aston Martin. We will work together to create a competitive F🥂1 car.”

Honda’s stance on V10s unchanged

One major talking point in t🐎he F1 paddock is a potential return✤ to V10 engines.

FIA prꦐesident Mohammed Ben Sulayeﷺm put forward the idea.

Ben Sulayem suggested that F1 should retur💃n to louder engines in the future, run on sustainable fuels.

Watanabe explained that Honda’s decision to return to F1 was influenced by the electrical hybrid element of the power unit r𒊎ules.

“Our stance hasn’t changed,” Watanabe said. “E🌼lectric is important to us and that is the reason why we continue to join.✅”