Overview
- Honda will present its new power unit in Tokyo on January 20 with a global YouTube stream featuring Toshihiro Mibe, Lawrence Stroll, and Stefano Domenicali.
- The launch marks Honda's shift from supporting Red Bull to serving as Aston Martin's exclusive power‑unit partner for 2026.
- The 2026 design reflects regulations that boost electrical output toward a near 50/50 split, scrap the MGU‑H, and require sustainable fuels.
- Honda has already teased the unit by releasing an audio clip of the 2026 engine sound on social media.
- Aston Martin plans to unveil its AMR26 on February 9, following the engine reveal, as rivals prepare new units from Red Bull Powertrains‑Ford, Audi, Mercedes, and Ferrari.