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What’s behind Honda and Aston Martin’s F1 “team gathering” in Barcelona?

HRC president Koji Watanabe says the recent Barcelona Grand Prix provided a good opportunity “to communicate openly and strengthen our trust” between Honda and Aston Martin as it draws hope from its previous F1 partnership

Motorsport · Jun 22

Honda Racing Boss: 'Look Forward' To A More Hardcore Civic Type R

The Honda Civic Type R HRC Concept is debuting this year, according to HRC President Koji Watanabe.

Motor1 · Jun 5

Why Honda can’t solve the vibration issues alone and needs help from Aston Martin

HRC president Koji Watanabe says Honda cannot solve the current vibration issues in Formula 1 on its own. Support from Aston Martin on the chassis side is required

Autosport · Mar 28

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Aston Martin and Honda: the F1 partnership that promised flair but has only seen despair

In-fighting, ‘nerve damage’ concerns and the slowest car on the grid. Could it be going any worse at Aston Martin?

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Honda admits F1 project rebuild behind Aston Martin concerns

Honda says staff changes and late restart explain gap to its Red Bull-era success

Motorsport · Mar 27

Honda clarifies F1 timeline after Newey comments: “It is a misunderstanding”

HRC president Koji Watanabe explains why Honda’s Formula 1 project is in a completely different state compared to its successful years with Red Bull – and a misunderstanding surrounding that

Autosport · Mar 27

How Honda’s F1 crisis could impact its MotoGP division

Honda's disastrous start to the 2026 F1 season could have ramifications for its other high-profile motorsport programme

Autosport · Mar 10

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Did Aston Martin only find out what it signed up for with Honda in November?

Adrian Newey revealed that until November 2025, Aston Martin did not know that Honda’s Formula 1 project is very different from the Red Bull years and largely consists of inexperienced engineers. But what is behind this?

Autosport · Mar 9

Who slept worst last night: Adrian Newey

Shambolic maiden grand prix weekend for the Aston Martin-Honda partnership means the new team principal will be consigned to a doom loop of everything he hates

Motorsport · Mar 9

Just 25 laps in Melbourne? The key questions behind Aston Martin and Honda’s F1 crisis

Aston Martin acknowledges in advance that finishing the Australian Grand Prix will be impossible. But where exactly do Honda and Adrian Newey’s team stand? Four key questions answered

Autosport · Mar 5

Aston Martin reveal fears over nerve damage will prevent F1 team from finishing Australian GP

Aston Martin have admitted that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will not be able to complete even half the race at the season-opening Australian GP in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

Why Aston Martin has warned its drivers of ‘permanent nerve damage’ at F1 Australian GP

Aston team principal Adrian Newey revealed the alarming revelation in Melbourne before the F1 2026 season opener, with drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll at risk during longer stints on the track

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Honda reveals alarming cause of "extremely challenging" Aston Martin F1 engine issue

Honda shared more details on why it had to curtail its Formula 1 testing with Aston Martin after discovering 'dangerous' and 'extremely challenging' vibration issues

Motorsport · Feb 27

Honda reveals cause of "extremely challenging" Aston Martin F1 engine issue

Honda shared more details on why it had to curtail its Formula 1 testing with Aston Martin after discovering 'dangerous' and 'extremely challenging' vibration issues

Autosport · Feb 27

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Motorsport · Feb 19

Max Verstappen hopes Honda will 'do very well' despite early Aston Martin struggles

Max Verstappen still has warm feelings for his former engine partner Honda. The Red Bull driver hopes the Japanese manufacturer can turn things around with Aston Martin

Autosport · Feb 10

How Aston Martin and Honda's expectation management ties into Newey's F1 design

During Aston Martin’s launch, the message was clear: 2026 is all about development, not where the team stands in Melbourne. But what does that say about the state of the F1 team and Adrian Newey’s design?

Motorsport · Jan 20

Honda: “Perhaps we will struggle” in 2026 F1 season

Honda concedes that its internal combustion engine’s development is “not necessarily” progressing as planned

Autosport · Jan 20

Honda admits to engine trouble ahead of 2026 F1 season

Honda concedes that its internal combustion engine’s development is “not necessarily” progressing as planned

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Autosport · Jan 13

Tsunoda yet to sign 2026 Honda contract amid Red Bull-Ford role

Honda is still waiting to see what kind of relationship it can maintain with its protege

Motorsport · Jan 13

Yuki Tsunoda yet to sign 2026 Honda contract amid Red Bull-Ford role

Honda is still waiting to see what kind of relationship it can maintain with its protege

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6, 2025

Mexico vs. Japan: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

El Tri return to action against Japan in its first game since defeating the USMNT in the Gold Cup final.

Motorsport · Jun 20, 2025

Meet the Super Formula star aiming to echo Takuma Sato and chase Alex Palou’s success

In last month’s Indianapolis 500, Takuma Sato demonstrated once again that age is a mere number as he led a significant number of laps on his way to ninth place. Indeed, only the smallest of braking misjudgements on pitlane cost him a shot at a third victory at the Speedway.

Autosport · Jun 20, 2025

The burgeoning talent aiming to emulate Sato and follow an IndyCar champion's path

Motorsport · Apr 2, 2025

10 years on: Honda's "GP2 engine" humiliation to F1 redemption

Ten years on from its worst humiliation in Formula 1, Honda is coming full circle at Suzuka as a works partner of Red Bull

Autosport · Apr 2, 2025

How Honda went from "GP2" humiliation to F1 redemption with Red Bull

The start of the 2025 season may not have gone to plan at Red Bull HQ, but it will still celebrate its successful partnerships with Honda in style at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix before the two parties go separate ways.

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