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Honda confident it can match F1 rivals in 2026 despite hiatus

Honda withdrew as an official engine manufacturer at the conclusion of its Red Bull deal at the end of 2021, although it continued building engines for Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri under the Honda Racing Corporation moniker.

Formula 1 star eyed to replace Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin when Honda link begins

Formula 1 star eyed to replace Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin when Honda link begins

Honda has confirmed it will remain in Formula 1 as an engine constructor after the end of their Red Bull deal and will team up with Aston Martin from the 2026 season

Honda has “no objections” over Alonso despite chequered F1 past

Honda has “no objections” over Alonso despite chequered F1 past

The Japanese manufacturer announced that it will become Aston Martin’s works partner from 2026, after committing to a formal return to F1 just three years after it revealed plans to leave.

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Honda has "no objections" over Alonso despite chequered F1 past

The Japanese manufacturer has announced that it will become Aston Martin's works partner from 2026, after committing to a formal return to F1 just three years after it revealed plans to leave.

Why Honda made a U-turn over its F1 quit plans

Honda's previous management decided not to renew its Red Bull deal that expired at the end of 2021, right when Red Bull and Honda were starting to harvest the fruits of their partnership.

Honda talking to "multiple" F1 teams as carmaker prepares for life after Red Bull

Honda have signed up for the 2026 power unit regulations despite their Red Bull affiliation expiring, and the leader of the brand has made it clear other options are being considered

'Curious' Honda already approached by teams over 2026 F1 engine deals

Honda says it has already been approached by several Formula 1 teams about a 2026 engine deal, as it continues to weigh up staying in grand prix racing.

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"Curious" Honda already approached over 2026 F1 engine deals

"Curious" Honda already approached over 2026 F1 engine deals

Honda says it has already been approached by several Formula 1 teams about a 2026 engine deal, as it continues to weigh up staying in grand prix racing.

Honda explains rationale behind Civic GT500 decision

Honda explains rationale behind Civic GT500 decision

Honda has explained the rationale behind its surprise decision to use the Civic Type R as the base model for its 2024 SUPER GT challenger.

Honda And Repsol Extend MotoGP Partnership Through 2024 Season

Honda And Repsol Extend MotoGP Partnership Through 2024 Season

Honda Racing Corporation and Spanish petrochemical company Repsol agree to extend their partnership through the 2024 MotoGP season.

Honda strengthens ties with Red Bull and AlphaTauri ahead of Japanese GP

Honda strengthens ties with Red Bull and AlphaTauri ahead of Japanese GP

Honda has strengthened its ties with Red Bull and AlphaTauri ahead of Formula 1’s return to Suzuka this weekend for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Honda strengthens F1 ties with Red Bull and AlphaTauri ahead of Japanese GP

Honda strengthens F1 ties with Red Bull and AlphaTauri ahead of Japanese GP

Honda has strengthened its ties with Red Bull and AlphaTauri ahead of Formula 1’s return to Suzuka this weekend for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Honda to continue Red Bull F1 technical support until 2025

Honda to continue Red Bull F1 technical support until 2025

Honda will continue to provide technical support for Red Bull’s Formula 1 engines until the end of 2025, after a fresh deal was finally signed off between the two parties.

Honda signs off Red Bull technical support deal through 2025

Honda signs off Red Bull technical support deal through 2025

Honda will continue to provide technical support for Red Bull’s Formula 1 engines until the end of 2025, after a fresh deal was finally signed off between the two parties.

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Formula 1 "not a closed door" to Honda in 2026

Honda says it has not closed the door on a possible Formula 1 return in 2026, as it keeps a watching brief over grand prix racing's carbon neutral future plans.

Honda: Door ‘not closed’ on Formula 1 return in 2026

Honda says it has not closed the door on a Formula 1 return in 2026, as it keeps a watching brief over the sport’s plans for a carbon neutral future.

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