Overview
- Honda president Koji Watanabe says the 2026 power‑unit rules were a key factor in returning to F1 with Aston Martin.
- Watanabe praises Lawrence Stroll’s leadership and points to Aston Martin’s upgraded wind tunnel, simulator, and factory as evidence of commitment.
- Recent high‑profile hires such as Adrian Newey, Andy Cowell, and Enrico Cardile are cited as strengthening Aston Martin’s 2026 program.
- Honda reports a strong working relationship between its engine group and Aston Martin’s aerodynamic team that it expects to deepen through the project.
- Lewis Hamilton calls the 2022 generation of cars “probably the worst,” describes his 2025 Ferrari season as a “nightmare,” and says he is pushing Frédéric Vasseur to prioritize the 2026 car.