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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

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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?

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

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

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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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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

Autosport

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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

Motorsport

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.

Autosport

Honda won’t “interfere” with Tsunoda’s F1 future amid Red Bull split

Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe says Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 future at Red Bull lies in his own hands, with the Japanese brand undertaking a new project with the Aston Martin outfit in the world championship.

Autosport

2025 will make or break Tsunoda's F1 career – Marko

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has warned Yuki Tsunoda may not have a future in Formula 1 if he fails to outperform rookie team-mate Isack Hadjar.

Motorsport

As Honda distances itself from Tsunoda, what are his F1 options?

If Yuki Tsunoda and his new management were hoping to receive a helping hand from Honda as Tsunoda builds a case to remain in Formula 1, the mood music coming from HQ isn’t promising.

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Honda “prepared for conflicts” with Newey's F1 designs at Aston Martin

Honda is "prepared for some conflicts" with design legend Adrian Newey on how to best approach the 2026 Formula 1 regulations as they join forces at Aston Martin.

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Honda "prepared for conflicts" with Newey's F1 designs at Aston Martin

Honda is "prepared for some conflicts" with design legend Adrian Newey on how to best approach the 2026 Formula 1 regulations as they join forces at Aston Martin.

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Honda pushing Red Bull to give Tsunoda F1 test run

Honda is pushing Red Bull to give Yuki Tsunoda a test run in its Formula 1 car to show what he can do.

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Honda in talks with Red Bull over Tsunoda test run

Honda is pushing Red Bull to give Yuki Tsunoda a test run in its Formula 1 car to show what he can do.

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Honda keen to continue Tsunoda F1 support beyond 2026

Following a U-turn on its F1 future, Honda signed with Aston Martin to become the Silverstone team's engine partner for F1's all-new power unit regulations in 2026.

Autosport

Honda 2026 F1 project going "according to plan" with electrical power initial focus

Watch: Newey Departure Confirmed - What's Next for Newey and Red Bull?

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Honda "very surprised" by "unbelievable" Red Bull 2024 F1 car changes

Red Bull crushed the 2023 season by winning 21 out of 22 grands prix, with its early dominance allowing the team to hold off on producing many in-season car upgrades. Instead, the team focused most of its resources on 2024, producing a car that looks substantially different despite its predecessor's…

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Honda surprised by "unbelievable" Red Bull 2024 F1 car changes

Motorsport

Honda targets F1 title bid with Aston Martin from 2026

From 2026 Honda will move its works engine deal to Aston Martin, ending its successful association with Red Bull. Following Honda's initial decision to withdraw from F1, which led to Red Bull deciding to take its engines in-house and link up with Ford for 2026, the Japanese brand was forced…

Autosport

Honda says Alonso relationship in different place from "GP2 engine" moment

Alonso and Honda will re-unite in F1 from 2026 now that the two-time world champion has signed a contract extension with Aston Martin.

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Honda says Alonso relationship in different place from 'GP2 engine' moment

Alonso and Honda will re-unite in F1 from 2026 now that the two-time world champion has signed a contract extension with Aston Martin.

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