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Honda unveils 2026 F1 power unit for Aston Martin in Tokyo
- Honda revealed its 2026 power unit, RA626H, at a Tokyo event ahead of Aston Martin’s new works partnership.
- The 2026 regulations increase electrical power and require advanced sustainable fuels, shaping the new PU design.
- Honda showcased a large orange battery pack on the engine, highlighting the new power unit's electrical emphasis.
- Honda also unveiled its new corporate logo on the side of the V6 engine during the event.
- F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Aston Martin’s Lawrence Stroll attended the Tokyo unveiling.
- Stroll said the collaboration shows depth between AMR Technology Centre and Honda Racing Corporation.
- The deal follows Honda’s strategic change from Red Bull partnerships to a full Aston Martin works relationship.
- Aston Martin will race with its own bespoke engine supply in 2026 under the new rules.
- The 2026 season will see Aston Martin and Honda contend under new power unit regulations.
- The event marked Honda's re-entry after its 2020 withdrawal plan from F1 and a reshaped engine strategy.
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