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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.

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

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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

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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…

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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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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 hopes Verstappen relationship won’t end for good in F1 2026

Honda has powered Verstappen to all three of his world championships so far, with the Dutchman the overwhelming favourite to add a fourth straight title this year.

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Honda opens new UK F1 engine base ahead of Aston Martin partnership

After officially withdrawing from F1 at the end of 2021, having propelled Max Verstappen to his first drivers’ title, Honda has continued to supply engines until the end of 2025 to Red Bull and RB (previously known as AlphaTauri) under its Honda Racing Corporation subsidiary - before Red Bull enters its…

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Why Honda MotoGP team wouldn't block Marc Marquez's exit

Although the Spaniard has recently been speaking about his intention, or rather hope, to reveal where he will race in 2024 during this weekend's grand prix at Motegi, there is no certainty that by the end of the race on Sunday he will have been able to resolve the dispute…

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Honda's F1 side now involved in ending its MotoGP "stagnation"

Honda continues to languish in second-to-last in the constructors' standings ahead of only Yamaha, after both marques combined to score just three points from the recent British Grand Prix weekend.

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F1 side of Honda now involved in ending its MotoGP “stagnation”

Honda continues to languish in second-to-last in the constructors’ standings ahead of only Yamaha, after both marques combined to score just three points from the recent British Grand Prix weekend.

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How a subtle change could make Honda a more permanent fixture in F1

The Japanese manufacturer recently announced an official return to F1 with Aston Martin for 2026, with it having originally intended to quit the series entirely so it could focus on electric road car development.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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'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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